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  • Casting questions

    Friday in the Second Week of Lent O God, you know my foolishness, and my faults are not hidden from you. Psalm 69:6 I look at the date again to make sure. Still only the second week of Lent. How… Continue reading

  • Connected, enfolded, and comforted

    Thursday in the Second Week of Lent You strengthen me more and more; you enfold and comfort me. Psalm 71:21 As I gather myself for early morning prayer, I hear the ding of a text message. A friend who wants… Continue reading

  • Full Word

    Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent Saint Matthias the Apostle  By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, by the breath of his mouth all the heavenly hosts. Psalm 33:6 Almost without thinking, almost without noticing, I… Continue reading

  • Baptism by water

    Tuesday in the Second Week of Lent You sent a gracious rain, O God, upon your inheritance; you refreshed the land when it was weary. Psalm 68:9 I had not anticipated a flood. As I lingered in the shower earlier,… Continue reading

  • Bound

    Monday in the Second Week of Lent I am bound by the vow I made to you, O God; I will present to you thank-offerings. Psalm 56:11 My friend notices the tree first, “Look at those roots, they are amazing.”… Continue reading

  • Known

    Saturday in the First Week of Lent Search me out, O God, and know my heart; try me an know my restless thoughts. Psalm 139:22 We linger over lunch, and extend our time still further enjoying each other’s company and… Continue reading

  • Fine Linen

    Friday in the First Week of Lent The Lord put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; many shall see, and stand in awe, and put their trust in the Lord. Psalm 40:3 I… Continue reading

  • Calling light

    Thursday in the First Week of Lent The Lord, the God of gods, has spoken;  he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Psalm 50:1 I head home into the dusk and notice that… Continue reading

  • Tender place

    Wednesday in the First Week of Lent I entreat you will all my heart, be merciful to me according to your promise. Psalm 119:58 I test the spot in my heart and find it is still tender. There has been… Continue reading

  • Tracing Faith

    Tuesday in the First Week of Lent This God is our God for ever and ever; he shall be our guide for evermore. Psalm 48:13 It has been a long time since I have thought of my grandmother, but this… Continue reading