Thresholds – Jan. 5, 2020
God of the threshold,this we pray:that what comes in enters by consent,by invitation that what passes throughcrosses over with grace,with mercy that what dwells withinresides in delight, in integrity that what goes forthemerges for peace,for blessings. –Jan Richardson, Night Visions
Do Not Be Daunted – Dec. 7, 2020
“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.” The above quote is often attributed to the Talmud, but is more accurately described as a loose translation of […]
I Stand in Need – Sep. 30, 2020
Grace-filled God of mercy, throw open your doors. I stand in need. Your light of truth has fallen on my face, and I have turned away. Your word of love has fired my heart, and I have stopped my ears. The stones I throw to keep your Spirit have hit their mark. I stand outside […]
The Accounting of Forgiveness
“How many times do I need to forgive my brother or sister?” That’s the question which prompts the parable of the unmerciful servant.* Peter, like me, would like a limit on forgiveness, perhaps somewhere around the number of items you can take through the grocery store express line. Well, Jesus does throw out numbers in […]
