Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Teacher Begins

Scriptures: Matthew 5:1-12 Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness. Turn our words into silent listening, that we might focus on you. Open our ears that we may hear your voice. Reveal not only your Word to … Continue reading

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A Compelling Calling

Scriptures: Matthew 5:1-12 Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness. Open our ears that we may hear your voice. Turn our lostness into belonging, our wandering into purpose, our words into listening and our hurts into healing. … Continue reading

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John’s Epiphany

Scriptures: John 1:29-42 Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness. Transform us to be more holy. Turn our hurts into healing, our words into listening and our wandering into purpose. Reveal your Word to us, that you … Continue reading

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Dry Snowflakes Haiku

Softly diamonds fall Tiny snowflakes drifting down Reflecting the light

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Baptized with Visions

Scriptures: Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-43 Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness. Transform us to be more holy. Turn our hurts into healing, our words into listening our wandering into purpose. May the words of my mouth … Continue reading

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Of Dreams and Angels

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23 Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness. Take us to that place within You that heals, listens, and molds our longings and passions, our wounds and wanderings, and transforms us into a more holy … Continue reading

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