living psalms
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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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Prayer Psalm for Trinity Sunday
In the United States, there will be a celebration of Memorial Day on the same weekend that the church calendar invites us to reflect on the Holy Trinity. Living overseas in Germany, watching and reading how my country of origin… Continue reading
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Psalm for the Second Sunday after Pentecost
In these early days of summer when school has not yet released, the church calendar is so often filled with all the celebrations. Pride. Graduations. Confirmation. Every Sunday it seems like there is a really good reason to have cake.… 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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Prayers for the Incomprehensible Ascension
A dear friend asked what it’s like to be here in Germany now. Another assumed that the news cycle most familiar would be the one that surrounds my physical place but it’s not true. We might live in Germany worlds… Continue reading
Cooking with Elsa 