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  • Ransom

    Wednesday in the First Week of Lent We can never ransom ourselves, or deliver to God the price of our life. Psalm 49:6 The laundry, which is dry, is still in the dryer. Which would not be a problem except… Continue reading

  • Quieting

    Tuesday in the First Week of Lent We have waited in silence on your loving-kindness, O God. Psalm 48:8 In the stillness, I become restless. Nothing else needs my attention right now, nevertheless many “elses” tug at me. Persistent rather… Continue reading

  • Peaceful moment

    Monday in the First Week of Lent Rise up, and help us, and save us, for the sake of your steadfast love. Psalm 44:26 The unexpected warmth of the day lends itself to a pleasant evening on the porch. A… Continue reading

  • Promised joy

    Saturday after Ash Wednesday Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:6 Sleep helps. I know this. Many times when I am stressed over something at night, I find in the morning that the problem… Continue reading

  • Asking for help

    Friday after Ash Wednesday Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, for you are my tower of strength. Psalm 31:4 Once again, I am caught. Trying to fix things. Trying to fix everything. Sometime… Continue reading

  • Lengthening

    Thursday after Ash Wednesday Commit your way to the Lord and put your trust in him,and he will bring it to pass.Psalm 37:5 Yesterday I noticed the daylight linger. Of course, daylight has been increasing since the winter solstice. But… Continue reading

  • A wisp and a whisper

    Ash Wednesday For the Lord knows whereof we are made;and remembers that we are but dust. Psalm 103:14 I awaken startled from a dream that lingers, leaving me with wisps of loss and confusion. It takes a moment to come… Continue reading

  • Beyond our ken

    Christmas Eve  Be still, then, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:11 The sprinkling of snow on the lawn that greets me this morning is a surprise and a delight. A gift. in my part of the world, snow… Continue reading

  • Finding the way

    Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent Great is our Lord and mighty in power; there is not limit to God’s wisdom. Psalm 147:5 The final twists and turns of the Advent journey are to be expected. I think of… Continue reading

  • Sun of righteousness

    Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent He shall have pity on the lowly and poor; he shall preserve the lives of the needy. Psalm 72:13 Today began as most Wednesdays have for over a year now, with healing prayer. … Continue reading