• Next

    Maundy Thursday I spread out my hands to you; my soul gasps to you like a thirsty land. Psalm 143:6 the next step is irrevocable the breath after that a gasp a choked cry at the tenderness displayed in the… Continue reading

  • Gracious space

    Wednesday in Holy Week   I would flee to a far-off place and make my lodging in the wilderness Psalm 55:8 The space around me is gracious open waiting expanding into sacred time which cannot be counted in minutes hours… Continue reading

  • Tears

    Tuesday in Holy Week Depart from me all evildoers, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping. Psalm 6:8 My journey approaches its end from moment to moment I step from one terrain to another The holy path… Continue reading

  • Collapse

    Monday in Holy Week Give me the joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful spirit. Psalm 51:13 collapse the entry point the gateway the threshold I cross into this holy week the beginning of the… Continue reading

  • Thirst

    Saturday in the Fifth Week of Lent My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? Psalm 42:2 The rain is irregular and unremitting, coming in bursts,… Continue reading

  • Days ahead

    Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent Let me hear of your loving-kindness in the morning, for I put my trust in you; show me the road that I must walk, for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm… Continue reading

  • Still

    Thursday in the Fifth Week of Lent But I still my soul and make it quiet, like a child upon its mother’s breast; my soul is quieted within me. Psalm 131:3 I look at the date and realize that I… Continue reading

  • Flourish

    Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent I call with my whole heart; answer me, O Lord, that I may keep your statutes. Psalm 119:145 I planted the seeds two weeks ago, and now the grass in my small indoor… Continue reading

  • True light

    Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Lent My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2 I am about to delete the news email when a headline calls me up short, “Don’t bother turning off… Continue reading

  • Safe

    Monday in the Fifth Week of Lent Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Psalm 31:5 The spring day remains bright, and still I do not step out into… Continue reading