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  • In the moment

    Wednesday in the First Week of Lent God looks down from heaven upon us all, to see if there is any who is wise, if there is one who seeks after God. Psalm 53:2 I smile as I hear my… Continue reading

  • Patient determination

    Tuesday in the First Week of Lent We have waited in silence on your loving-kindness, O God. Psalm 48:8 I carefully add water to the saucers which hold the small plants, marveling at how their leaves stretch toward the sun.… Continue reading

  • Precious in God's sight

    Monday in the First Week of Lent I said, “Lord be merciful to me;heal me, for I have sinned against you.”Psalm 41:4 As I step out of the car, a bit of bright color on the wet pavement catches my… Continue reading

  • Weathering

    Saturday after Ash Wednesday Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:6 I wake to a gentle fall of snow and the particular quiet that such weather brings. Yesterday, I woke to wind, gusting through… Continue reading

  • Mercy ahead

    Friday after Ash Wednesday Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Psalm 31:5 I find the solitary drive through the woods soothing even as I have to pay attention… Continue reading

  • God's light

    Thursday after Ash Wednesday God will make your righteousness as clear as the light and your just dealing as the noonday. Psalm 37:6 The light reflects off the snow in the early morning adding a layer of beauty to my… Continue reading

  • Uncovering. The road ahead.

    Ash Wednesday For the Lord knows whereof we are made;and remembers that we are but dust. Psalm 103:14 Yesterday, layer upon layer of snow filled the yard, buried the drive, covered the bushes, obscured the sky until the early afternoon sun… Continue reading

  • Preaching love for Matthew Shepherd. Again.

    Last fall was a heavy lift for my family, as we marked the 25th anniversary of Matt’s murder. I have needed some time and space before I could post about it here.  25 years ago, as my spouse Jim and… Continue reading

  • Daily Visitation

    Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, but you, O God, know it altogether. Psalm 138:3 At dinner, we decide to light the fourth advent candle on our wreath, even though… Continue reading

  • In the midst

    Friday of the Third Week of Advent Give me the joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit. Psalm 51:13 Raucous children filling the parish hall with laughter as we prepare to rehearse the pageant.… Continue reading