Thursday in the Fourth Week of Lent But it is good for me to be near God;I have made the Lord God my refuge.Psalm 73:28 As my yoga practice winds down, I keep adding more layers. Sweater. Scarf. Socks. Blanket.… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent Turn to me in mercy, as you always do to those who love your Name. Psalm 119:132 Once again, I sink my floured hands into the dough, kneading it and my soul into… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Lent When many cares fill my mind, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:19 Every conversation in the day brings some lightness with it. We have all waited so fiercely for this spring–we have… Continue reading

Monday in the Fourth Week of Lent For I am persuaded that your love is established for ever;you have set your faithfulness firmly in the heavens.Psalm 89:2 Finally. After weeks of looking. After scanning the snow-weary grass as I walk… Continue reading

Saturday in the Third Week of Lent Lord, you have been our refuge from one generation to another. Psalm 90:1 Today, for whatever reason, echoes of my grandmother accompany my contemplation. She was a formal woman, a matriarch, proper and… Continue reading

Friday in the Third Week of Lent But as for me, O Lord, I cry to you for help; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Psalm 88:14 A gift I received years ago keeps coming to mind this… Continue reading

Thursday in the Third Week of Lent I will listen to what the Lord God is saying, for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him. Psalm 85:8 In the middle… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent Sustain me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be disappointed in my hope. Psalm 119:116 Two kids on bicycles. Three more playing their own version of baseball… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Third Week of Lent I will open my mouth in a parable;I will declare the mysteries of ancient timesPsalm 78:2 In the pre-dawn I watch as the outlines of bare limbs emerge from what moments before was… Continue reading

Monday in the Third Week of Lent Restore us, O God of hosts; show us the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. Psalm 80:3 The afternoon sunshine warms us as we walk a familiar path that at… Continue reading