Friday of the Third Week of Advent Behold God is my helper; It is the Lord who sustains my life. Psalm 54:3 It is the barren trees that arrest my attention. Throughout the day, I have been drawn to bare… Continue reading

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent I know every bird in the sky, and the creatures of the fields are in my sight. Psalm 50:11 The wind pummels the house, bitter and insistent. And on a bare branch outside… Continue reading

Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent This is my comfort in my trouble, that your promise gives me life. Psalm 119:50 Suddenly it seems like there is no time left. My to do list threatens to derail my life… Continue reading

Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent My heart is stirring with a noble song Psalm 45:1 A memory pops up in my social media from a year ago–my goddaughter singing a solo in a Christmas concert. I would not… Continue reading

Monday of the Third Week of Advent In my integrity you hold me fast, and shall set me before your face for ever. Psalm 41:12 I hear the tea kettle begin to murmur and know it is time to attend… Continue reading

Saturday of the Second Week of Advent Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. Psalm 43:3 I walk in the dark, knowing my way… Continue reading

Friday of the Second Week of Advent Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord. Psalm 31:24 I sit in the reception area waiting to be called in for my appointment. I expected… Continue reading

Thursday of the Second Week of Advent Commit your way to the Lord and put your trust in him, and he will bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5 As I start my drive the audio in my car begins to… Continue reading

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent I will walk at liberty, because I study your commandments. Psalm 119:45 I open my book to the day’s scripture passage both knowing and not knowing what I will find there. I have… Continue reading

Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent For I am but a sojourner with you, a wayfarer, as all my forebears were. Psalm 39:14 I sit in the car in the pouring rain. I have arrived early at my destination… Continue reading