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 150 (Psalms on the Trail)
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Hallelujah!" Psalm 150:6 At the conclusion of the 500+ miles of walking the Appalachian Trail down the spine of Virginia, I also concluded the third round of praying through the book of Psalms. The very last verse of the very last psalm reads, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. … [Read more...] about Psalm 150 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 149 (Psalms on the Trail)
"Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song, God's praise in the assembly of the faithful." Psalm 149:1 I prepared my small part, a few words of gospel and a communion prayer of thanksgiving, for the funeral of my brother in Christ, a member of our congregation, and an outstanding organist and choir director. Chuck and I had met a long time ago when we were both active … [Read more...] about Psalm 149 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 148 (Psalms on the Trail)
...Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps; fire and hail, snow and fog, tempestuous wind, doing God's will; mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds; sovereigns of the earth and all peoples....Psalm 148: 7-11 I am such a slow learner at times. After posting meditations on 147 … [Read more...] about Psalm 148 (Psalms on the Trail)