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
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Psalm 87 (Psalms on the Trail)
On this holy mountain stands the city God has founded.... The singers and the dancers will say, "All my fresh springs are in you." Psalm 87:1,7 This photo, taken by my husband, is of Laurel Lake in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, PA. The Appalachian Trail runs along this ridge of South Mountain. (If you zoom in you might see a rock outcropping called Pole … [Read more...] about Psalm 87 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 65 (Psalms on the Trail)
"You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water." Psalm 65:9 I've been feeling dry for a while. Now, you need to understand that originally when I first became a pastor, I never intended to preach every Sunday, but more like 2-3 times a month. I envisioned being on a ministry team, and indeed was for a while, which means sharing … [Read more...] about Psalm 65 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 19 (Psalms on the Trail)
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims its maker's handiwork." Psalm 19:1 For those of you who know and love the Virginia Blue Ridge, this photo looks north toward the Peaks of Otter from one of the places where the AT crosses the Parkway. I am just out of reach of a thunderstorm a half mile to the right over the eastern valley. (That photo will come … [Read more...] about Psalm 19 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 1 (Psalms on the Trail)
"They are like trees planted by streams of living water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper." Psalm 1:3 Reflection: I don't mind thinking of myself as a tree. I am rather fond of the way the wind sings through their branches, how they move and bend while staying rooted, the cool … [Read more...] about Psalm 1 (Psalms on the Trail)