Series Conclusion

God of the past, present and future,Today we lift our lived moments before YouYou are the Author and Perfecter of our daysWe know You are attentive to our thread of time. Grant us wisdom as we look back Gently learningAnd see your hand holding us fast Give us peace in the present momentThat we would notContinue reading “Series Conclusion”

Ordinary Friday? (A Poem for Holy Week)

Was it an ordinary Friday for some? Chores and meal prep? Betime stories and prayers? A typical Passover Maybe someone birthing a baby Some burying and grieving their dead Did they know? Were they caught up with the crush And rush of what’s happening to Jesus? What about those on the edges? In the country?Continue reading “Ordinary Friday? (A Poem for Holy Week)”

Joy for Fall: Morning Sky (Psalm 116)

Scroll to the bottom for a link to listen to this post on our Some Comfort and Joy podcast! “Morning Sky” I never tire of the morning sky New artistry each day Clouds play with mountains Sometimes sunshine, rain At times blazing yellow, blinding white Others muted and shadowed A reminder of faithfulness In the steady rhythmsContinue reading “Joy for Fall: Morning Sky (Psalm 116)”

Ordinary Friday? (A Poem for Holy Week)

Was it an ordinary Friday for some? Chores and meal prep? Betime stories and prayers? A typical Passover Maybe someone birthing a baby Some burying and grieving their dead Did they know? Were they caught up with the crush And rush of what’s happening to Jesus? What about those on the edges? In the country?Continue reading “Ordinary Friday? (A Poem for Holy Week)”

Fall Reflection: Poem based on Psalm 19

“The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.” -Psalm 19:1 Morning Sky I never tire of the morning sky New artistry each day Clouds play with mountains Sometimes sunshine, rain At times blazing yellow, blinding white Others muted and shadowed A reminder of faithfulness In the steady rhythms UniquenessContinue reading “Fall Reflection: Poem based on Psalm 19”