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  • Sacred handiwork

    Saturday in the Third Week of Lent May the graciousness of the Lord our God be upon us; prosper the work of our hands; prosper our handiwork. Psalm 90:17 As I pull the rocking chair out of the attic, I… Continue reading

  • Beholding

    Friday in the Third Week of Lent For you have made me glad by your acts, O Lord; and I shout for joy because of the works of your hands. Psalm 92:4 I see the picture of exquisite beauty my… Continue reading

  • The middle way

    Thursday in the Third Week of Lent As the deer longs for the water-brooks, so longs my soul for you, O God. My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; when shall I come to appear before… Continue reading

  • Awake to the holy

    Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent You are my refuge and shield; my hope is in your word. Psalm 119:114 As I feel myself rise toward the surface of consciousness, I try once again to submerge myself in sleep.… Continue reading

  • Gracious delay

    Tuesday in the Third Week of Lent They railed against God and said, “Can God set a table in the wilderness?” Psalm 78:19 As the plane sits on the runway, I watch the window of opportunity slowly close. We have… Continue reading

  • Annunciation

    The Feast of the Annunciation Monday in the Third Week of Lent The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, and our land will yield its increase. Psalm 80:3 I hear the rustling in a vague location somewhere above me. I recognize… Continue reading

  • Windswept

    Saturday in the Second Week of Lent We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1 Even from within the protection of my solid house I feel… Continue reading

  • Being known

    Friday in the Second Week of Lent O God, you know my foolishness, and my faults are not hidden from you. Psalm 69:6 I pick up the prayer beads enjoying the feel of them in my hand. A gift from… Continue reading

  • Gracefilled crossing

    Thursday in the Second Week of Lent My mouth shall recount your mighty acts and saving deeds all day long; though I cannot know the number of them. Psalm 71:15 As I pull out of the parking lot I consider… Continue reading

  • Luminous comfort

    Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent Let your loving-kindness be my comfort, as you have promised to your servant. Psalm 119:76 As I pull the bags out of the back of my car, a flash of glittery fabric grabs… Continue reading