Thursday in the First Week of Lent   For my part, I will sing of your strength; I will celebrate your love on the morning. Psalm 59:18   Yesterday began grey, then transitioned to a light rain. Followed by sleet,… Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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