Your law is perfect, oh LORD, but we are not. Rather than understanding the ways your will for us would revive us, make us wise and bring us joy, we bristle at the thought of submission. We pretend that we know better, that our desires and motives … [Continue reading] about confession: you are perfect and we are not
Sunday’s Coming: working toward January 27
Often when the lectionary cuts out verses of a passage, it's to avoid something uncomfortable. This week, it cuts out our discomfort with hearing lay liturgists try to pronounce 26 beauties of old Hebrew names, though I confess there is a small part … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward January 27
confession: we call ourselves…
We label ourselves liberal conservative democrat republican young and old. We say that we are welcoming to all but we condemn those with whom we disagree. We hold our line with military precision and the strength of a toddler who refuses to give up … [Continue reading] about confession: we call ourselves…
prayer: for the start of worship
Holy God, your love reaches the heavens and your faithfulness to the clouds. As we are gathered to proclaim this grace, send your Spirit into this holy place that we might not go forth unchanged to live as we once did. Stir within us an … [Continue reading] about prayer: for the start of worship
illumination: and yet new
We give you thanks, O God, for your word, spoken long ago and yet new every day. Give us again the gift of hearing your voice through these words—may they be a conduit for your Spirit to enter our lives and take root, growing and giving glory to you. … [Continue reading] about illumination: and yet new
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