“May Christ the Light shine upon you and scatter the darkness in your path.” Those words were spoken by the pastor at the conclusion of the worship gathering today. Hearing them, I listened no further as my mind shifted to this past week. The darkness in the nation’s path. The darkness swarming up the Capitol steps, shoving and smashing. “Scatter the darkness … [Read more...] about Confession on the Sunday After
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Psalm 88 (Psalms on the Trail)
"Will your wonders be known in the dark, or your righteousness in the country where all is forgotten?" Psalm 88:12 I recently read Barbara Brown Taylor's book, "Learning to Walk in the Dark. " She challenges the prevalent metaphor that light is "good" and dark is "bad." As part of her exploring "darkness" she spent time in silent meditation in the total darkness of a cave … [Read more...] about Psalm 88 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 43 (Psalms on the Trail)
"Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your sanctuary. " Psalm 43:3 This photo is from High Rock on South Mountain in Maryland looking west over the Cumberland Valley. Although this place is accessible by road, I got there via a short spur trail from the AT that runs along the mountain's side below this rock. … [Read more...] about Psalm 43 (Psalms on the Trail)