Dec 15, 2019 | Advent, baptism, joy, nature, prayer
Lead us to the water, O Spirit, calm in a pool or flowing in a river or pounding down a waterfall. Lead us to the water where we can bathe, splash, leap and laugh, rinse and relax, soak for hours, until violence is washed clean from our skin and defensiveness is eased...
Feb 17, 2019 | baptism, blessing, prayer
Blessed are you, O GOD, O Eternal Mercy, and woe to us who cannot welcome mercy in our hearts and in generosity to others. Blessed be the strangers who bear grace. Blessed are you, O GOD, O Delightful Joy, and woe to us who cannot dance & whirl without the highs...
Mar 13, 2018 | baptism, Lent, prayer
My spirit dips its toes into your joy, timid and testing, then immerses itself into the wellspring of your grace. Let me soak in this luxury of gladness long after the water wrinkles settle into my soft heart and warp it to the foolish shape of...
Feb 26, 2018 | baptism, Lent, prayer
Cover my heart, O God, like a cloud covers the sky, and hide my brokenness until your love rains with healing. Light my way, O God, like a fire blazes in the night, and burn my fears to dust so each spark guides like a star. Bring me out with joy, O God, like a spring...
