Today I am joining in prayer with other clergy in solidarity with the people of Standing Rock. Throughout the day I will post what I am praying. "Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb." Psalm 126:4 Noon Prayer For wisdom and courage for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, its Chairman David Archambault and the Native American nations who … [Read more...] about Noon Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
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Mid-morning Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
Today I am joining in prayer with other clergy in solidarity with the people of Standing Rock. Throughout the day I will post what I am praying. "The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful." Psalm 29:3-4 Mid-morning Prayer: For peace and unity at the camps of the Standing Rock … [Read more...] about Mid-morning Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
Morning Prayer in Solidarity with Standing Rock
Today I am joining in prayer with other clergy in solidarity with the people of Standing Rock. Throughout the day I will post what I am praying. Morning prayer For the earth and all the resources that the Creator has provided: for clean water that sustains life, for the rich soil that grows living things to feed us, for the air that fills our lungs so we can walk and … [Read more...] about Morning Prayer in Solidarity with Standing Rock
Transitions and New Domicile
We made it: Three siblings and their supporting spouses. A few grandchildren via mailed cookies, trucks, muscles, and organization. The patient and wearying (grand)parents. A seven hour journey. 300+ miles. Four cars and a U-haul truck. Done. Thanks be to God. New home. New center of the hive. New appreciation for family. New transitions all around. New good-byes. Good … [Read more...] about Transitions and New Domicile
Psalm 138 (Psalms on the Trail)
"You will fulfill your purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever." Psalm 138:8 I use to think God had a plan for my life, and it was my job to figure it out. I wasn't too sure about what would happen if I veered too far in the wrong direction. Would I then get the second best plan? Or worse? I abandoned that way of thinking a long time ago. Talking … [Read more...] about Psalm 138 (Psalms on the Trail)