Dear pastors, I hope and pray that you have someone in your life that you can call to say you have no words. You have a draft of a sermon and this week has been another beast so it feels like you should say something, but the words aren’t coming easily. I hope you haveContinue reading “An Affirmation of Faith for Texas”
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Pandemic Prayers for Epiphany 5
The other night I read such encouraging words from the editors of the New York Times reminding us again that we shouldn’t get caught up in the ineffectiveness of the vaccine. It’s not even infections that scientists are worried about with such things, but their focus is on the tally of deaths and hospitalizations. ThoseContinue reading “Pandemic Prayers for Epiphany 5”
Pandemic Prayers for Epiphany 3
I am really excited when poetry takes the national stage. I was surprised when it happened in the beginning of the pandemic. Major news outlets started sharing poems chosen by their editors to speak this moment. Poetry became popular while we have been home in our pajamas. It happens every four years — or nearlyContinue reading “Pandemic Prayers for Epiphany 3”
Pandemic Prayers for Baptism of Christ
I love this Sunday. I have been known to do some really silly things in worship because I love the joy of remembering this wonderful and strange ritual we share where we remember we are God’s beloved. And so I want to make this Sunday special. I want there to be unique things that doContinue reading “Pandemic Prayers for Baptism of Christ”
Cooking with Elsa 