“Trust in the Lord, and do good.” -Psalm 37:3 The season of Lent is nearly upon us. This is the stretch of time in the liturgical year when we prepare for Easter. The 40 days of Lent hold the echos of Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness. And so often we use the coming weeksContinue reading “Epiphany Comfort: Commissioning + Blessing”
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Epiphany Comfort: Water and Light
“For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. O continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your salvation to the upright of heart!” -Psalm 36:9-10 In my neck of the woods, these are long days of cold and darkness. The flash and excess of Christmas decorContinue reading “Epiphany Comfort: Water and Light”
Lenten Practice of Joy: Meditation of the Heart (Psalm 19)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. -Psalm 19:14 The adage, “What you feed grows,” applies to our minds as much as to our gardens. The psalmist offers with hope that the words spoken and thoughts carried in hisContinue reading “Lenten Practice of Joy: Meditation of the Heart (Psalm 19)”
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Lent Reflection: Star Gazing (Psalm 19)
“The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.” Psalm 19:1-2 At the end of summer, or maybe really the middle of fall, my son and I dragged our rather large air mattress out onto the front porchContinue reading “Lent Reflection: Star Gazing (Psalm 19)”
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