One sentence spoken with a certain glanceand I feel myself crawling somewhere deep to mull things over until morning.Praying today: For wisdom and patience. … [Read more...] about Small stone, day 19
Archives for January 2012
Small stone, day 18
Immigrant snowflakes cross over into this January's strange territory. By the time I climb the hill, they have disappeared, leaving only a few of the fallen to melt by noon.Praying today: For all immigrants making a home in a strange land. … [Read more...] about Small stone, day 18
Small stone, day 17
Seven people talk about cancer. Vulnerability encircles the table. Much to say. Much to feel. Much to remember. Much exhaustion. Much in the deepest places left unspoken where hope must do its work. Praying today: For those who are terminally ill and those who accompany them....past and present. … [Read more...] about Small stone, day 17
Small stone, day 16
18 degrees. Leaves snap underfoot. The rooster's crow creaks to a close. Gloved fingers go numb anyway. I stand aside, pull the dog's leash tight as pick-ups rush by for warmer destinations.Praying today: Thanksgiving for courageous people like Martin Luther King, Jr. … [Read more...] about Small stone, day 16
Small stone, day15
The guitar picked up with ease, the mellow voice leading, the growing swell of people following, and I am no longer pastor, just any human, singing a slow prayer in my corner and marveling at gentle grace.Praying today: For all musicians who lead us to pray. … [Read more...] about Small stone, day15