Friday of the Third Week of Advent He 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 look at… Continue reading

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving    and make good your vows to the Most High.  Psalm 50:14 “Shoot,” I say to my daughter, “look at that traffic.”  “Don’t worry, it’s all… Continue reading

Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent Remember your word to your servant,   because you have given me hope. This is my comfort in my trouble,    that your promise gives me life.  Psalm 119:49-50 Fourteen degrees feels colder… Continue reading

Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent We have waited in silence on your loving kindness, O God,    in the midst of your temple. Psalm 48:8 I am startled out of my contemplation by a sudden loud buzz. The… Continue reading

Monday of the Third Week of Advent Our heart never turned back,    nor did our footsteps stray from your path.  Psalm 44:18 I recognize the sound a second before my brain identifies it: an engine revving as tires spin… Continue reading

Saturday of the Second Week of Advent Weeping may spend the night,    but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:6 The final performance of my daughter’s high school play was snowed out last week. With grace and considerable effort,… Continue reading

Friday of the Second Week of Advent Make your face to shine upon your servant,    and in your loving-kindness save me. Psalm 31:16 Somehow in the candlelit church the girl’s face is illuminated. I notice her legs first, because… Continue reading

Thursday of the Second Week of Advent Be still before the Lord    and wait patiently for him.  Psalm 37:7 I set out my work on my desk and open a folder to see my mother’s poem peeking out at… Continue reading

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent For in you, O Lord, have I fixed my hope;    you will answer me, O Lord my God.  Psalm 38:15 We are two candles into Advent and I crave more light. Yesterday… Continue reading

Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent Lord, I love the house in which you dwell and the place where your glory abides.  Psalm 26:8 The phone rings just before my alarm goes off. A recorded message informs me the… Continue reading