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

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent He shall have pity on the lowly and poor; he shall preserve the lives of the needy. Psalm 72:13 Today began as most Wednesdays have for over a year now, with healing prayer. … Continue reading

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent All the earth bows down before you, sings to you, sings out your Name. Psalm 66:3 The intricate patterns bare branches trace across the winter grey sky. The rusty orange of remnant leaves.… Continue reading

Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent For God alone my soul in silence waits;from the One comes my salvation.Psalm 62:1   When I wake the moon is still bright, and I sit in contemplation as the light of the sun… Continue reading

Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe;you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies;your right hand shall save me.Psalm 138:8 In the night, I am… Continue reading