lent
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Prayer Psalm for Lent 2c
When I am most overwhelmed by what is going on in the world, I find myself turning on this song and dancing around the room. I confess that I am not sure that I believe in this joy enough. It… Continue reading
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Wilderness Communion for Lent
In the wilderness of Lent, we need nourishment. We need to know that God is with us and to go as far as to taste and see that goodness of relationship. That is what communion offers. Or maybe it’s just… Continue reading
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Wilderness Prayers for Lent
Six more weeks of wintered trudgingthrough a wilderness bereft of alleluias. The poet describes Another Lent beginning in a wilderness without any sort of praise. There is no joy because it doesn’t feel like anything matters. It is all dust.… Continue reading
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Psalm for the Fifth Sunday in Lent
Lent has felt like a wilderness this year. It began without ashes for me and I haven’t found a rhythm to the living of these days. Two weeks ago, I wandered through the streets of Cologne with one of my… Continue reading
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How to Use Art in Worship
I was an art major in college. It’s not a muscle I get to flex much these days if you don’t count the amazing crayon art I do with my kids. I’m kidding. I draw stick figures, just like you.… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for the Whole Season of Lent
Near the beginning of the pandemic, I started sharing weekly prayers without worrying about asking for credit or payment. It has been a prayer for you, dear pastor. It has been an act of love and something small I could… Continue reading
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Another Lent in Coronatide
Lent begins again in a few short weeks. Those few green Sundays between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday always seem to go by so quickly. There are eight whole weeks this year where it might be possible to relish in this… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for Palm Sunday
I have been so lucky to write prayers in this season that I know have been a blessing. Some of you have kindly commented and encouraged me. Some have messaged me and thanked me personally. Others have commissioned me to… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
We began the new year with Jeremiah. It was the same chapter even though it was a few verses earlier. There was still the invitation to remember and hold onto what might be coming. We are still in that space… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
I’m thinking about my own prayer life a lot right now. I’m wondering about how I’m caring for the tender part of my soul that needs to grieve and sing and wonder — and it’s hard. It’s hard to find… Continue reading
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