• Okayest

    Friday in the Third Week of Lent But as for me, O Lord, I cry to you for help; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Psalm 88:14 A gift I received years ago keeps coming to mind this… Continue reading

  • Mired

    Thursday in the Third Week of Lent I will listen to what the Lord God is saying, for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him. Psalm 85:8 In the middle… Continue reading

  • Hope realized

    Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent Sustain me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be disappointed in my hope. Psalm 119:116 Two kids on bicycles. Three more playing their own version of baseball… Continue reading

  • Definition of gift

    Tuesday in the Third Week of Lent I will open my mouth in a parable;I will declare the mysteries of ancient timesPsalm 78:2 In the pre-dawn I watch as the outlines of bare limbs emerge from what moments before was… Continue reading

  • This time last year

    Monday in the Third Week of Lent Restore us, O God of hosts; show us the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. Psalm 80:3 The afternoon sunshine warms us as we walk a familiar path that at… Continue reading

  • Holy seeking

    Saturday in the Second Week of Lent You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” Your face, Lord, will I seek. Psalm 27:11 The sun is slow this morning and so is my body. I am grateful that… Continue reading

  • Turning love

    Friday in the Second Week of Lent Answer me, O Lord, for your love is kind; in your compassion, turn to me. Psalm 69:18 In the company of others in the virtual space we share, I trace a labyrinth path… Continue reading

  • Plenteousness

    Thursday in the Second Week of Lent You strengthen me more and more; you enfold and comfort me. Psalm 71:21 The smells from the kitchen begin to fill me with goodness and the taste of the meal to come. Places… Continue reading

  • Connection

     Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent My soul has longed for your salvation; I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:81 A year ago my friend and I were enjoying morning coffee in a small, locally-owned coffee… Continue reading

  • Embrace

    Tuesday in the Second Week of Lent For God alone my soul in silence waits;from whom comes my salvation.Psalm 62:1 The wind is fierce, eliciting all sorts of creaks from the house, keens from outside branches, and frantic tolls from… Continue reading