God of all peoples, We are filled with anxiety at the uncertainty. The shock and pain of the past inform our now. We yearn for peace, joy, hope, and compassion while worrying that power, greed, and disregard will carry the…
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Not so unnatural
A scavenger delivers food to a man twice a day in the wilderness.It’s unnatural. In the middle of a famine, a jar of flour never decreases no matter how often used.It’s unlikely. A stranger heals a widow’s son with only…
What if our job is to build a new post-pandemic church?
The Creator is worthy!God is worthy indeed! The cool breezes, grey and damp days, and blowing leaves remind us of the divinity that undergirds the world.The Creating One is worthy! In each generation a particular purpose and particular tasks become…
Our Authentic Purpose
Hannah yearned for purpose in a world in which women’s worth was only childbirth and nurturing children. Like Hannah, we live in a world which defines our worth by standards not all of us can meet. Like Hannah, we hurt…
A Benediction
Give us inner peace, a closeness with you.Give us clarity, to know what faces us.Give us heart, to love one another and you.Give us energy and focus, to do your work in this fragmented world.Amen.
Posted in Benediction
According to God’s Menu
At the Passover, the people gathered around the table with symbols of their liberation. The blood on the doorpost reminds them that God heard their cries and acted as protector and liberator. The unleavened bread marks the flight out of bondage.…
Posted in Exodus, Exodus 12, Exodus 12:1-13, Exodus 13, Exodus 13:1-8, narrative lectionary, Old Testament
Benediction at Prayer Service
God of Grace & Hope, Creator of our blue and green globe.Healer of our bodies and hearts.Trusters of our ability to grow in empathy, generosity, & open-heartedness. Lead us through this time of pain, aching, and fear.Hold our hands as…
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Sibling Rivalry (Joseph)
Sibling rivalry.“Dad loves me the most!” Rivalry exacerbated.“Dad gave me this long robe!” Siblings responding.“We hate him.” Rivalry turns to plotting.“Throw him in the pit! Sell him into slavery.” Story turns. Released from slavery.“I have power in Egypt.” Sibling rivals…
A Prayer for Clean Air
The first creation story begins with ruach, the very breath of God, moving across the face of the earth. In the second story, God forms the human from the adama, the earth, and breathes God’s own breath into the human.…
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Learning in the Desert
God taught the people as they wandered in the desert. Work hard,Be good stewards of the soil and produce.Plan now to set aside a significant portion of your labors and wealth for others. Rest regularly, Be good stewards of your body…
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