~ by Andrew Tash Several years ago, I went through an extensive study in spiritual disciplines. While this had an immediate and lasting effect on me, I’ve seen over the last couple of years, the continued effects it’s having on my children. I’ve written before about the concept of Sabbath and how my children have … Continue reading
by Rev. Arianne Braithwaite Lehn Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be … Continue reading
~ by Jill Clingan I can count on one hand (one finger, actually) the number of times that I have woken up in the middle of the night with an idea for an essay. Last night, for whatever reason, I jolted wide awake at 12:04 a.m. with verses from Matthew 24 running through in my … Continue reading
by Joe Greemore Prayer God of the Heavens, make your home within us; Lord robed in splendor, shine like the rays of the sun. Though you are hidden from our sight, Paint your love for us as clear as day across the skies. Giver of morning glories and new beginnings, Cover the vast landscape of … Continue reading
~ by Julia Roller I sat on the couch, staring at my newborn baby’s nostrils. There it was again—that flare that meant she was having trouble getting enough air. She’d had a cold for about a week, which meant almost half of her little life so far. The doctor had told us to watch for … Continue reading
by Jenn DiFrancesco Prayer God of remembrances, This day remind us of the power of memories. Stir within us sweet and bitter memories, memories that make us laugh and those that bring tears. And help us to see your story in and through our own memory stories. Amen. Scripture: Philippians 1:3-4 “I thank my God … Continue reading
~ by Christine Gough Almost every Thursday, I pick my youngest son up from Pre-K class and trek out to his Occupational Therapy appointment. Many days it is a struggle to extract him from his friends and class but Thursdays, I don’t need the promise of any “carrots.” All I need to say is, “We … Continue reading
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