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

Friday of the Third Week of Advent   What is the crying at Jordan? Who hears, O God, the prophecy? Dark is the season, dark our hearts and shut to the mystery The Hymnal 1982, #69     In the… Continue reading

 Thursday of the Third Week of Advent My eyes are fixed on you, O my Strength;for you, O God, are my stronghold.Psalm 59:10  As I watch the morning brighten outside our front window, I also see and hear the traffic increase.… Continue reading