Saturday in the Third Week of Lent Lord, you have been our refuge from one generation to another. Psalm 90:1 The photograph has always captured my attention. When I was teenager, I made a painting of it, replacing the black… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent Sing with joy to God our strength and raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob. Psalm 81:1 I wake in the early hours to the fierce wind encompassing the house in… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Third Week of Lent They railed against God and said, “Can God set a table in the wilderness?” Psalm 78:19 I hesitate for a moment with the cookie in my hand. Then, rather than take a careless… Continue reading

Monday in the Third Week of Lent Your way was in the sea, and your paths in the great waters, yet your footsteps were not seen. Psalm 77:19 It’s a simple note, really, that appears in my inbox in response… Continue reading

Saturday in the Second Week of Lent You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” Your face, Lord, will I seek. Psalm 27:11 The light reaches through the slats of the blinds splashing patterns across the floor and… Continue reading

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 look at the date again to make sure. Still only the second week of Lent. How… Continue reading

Thursday in the Second Week of Lent You strengthen me more and more; you enfold and comfort me. Psalm 71:21 As I gather myself for early morning prayer, I hear the ding of a text message. A friend who wants… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent Saint Matthias the Apostle  By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, by the breath of his mouth all the heavenly hosts. Psalm 33:6 Almost without thinking, almost without noticing, I… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Second Week of Lent You sent a gracious rain, O God, upon your inheritance; you refreshed the land when it was weary. Psalm 68:9 I had not anticipated a flood. As I lingered in the shower earlier,… Continue reading

Monday in the Second Week of Lent I am bound by the vow I made to you, O God; I will present to you thank-offerings. Psalm 56:11 My friend notices the tree first, “Look at those roots, they are amazing.”… Continue reading