Abiding in Hope

Horseback riding at Camp Phoenix. O Shepherd, guide and guard us as we travel through this day. Keep us as the apple of your eye this d...

Spiritual directors Captain Sass and Ginger Snap with the theme for Spiritual Program (based on the theme of camp) O God, you are ...

My view for morning prayer on Tuesday from Camp Phoenix Blessed Redeemer, we are your beloved children. You are patient and forgiving ...

Glitter and Chiquita gather stones for a craft project at Camp Phoenix For Camp Phoenix Dayspring of Life, draw us into your circle of ...

Morning Prayer at Camp Phoenix this morning. Blessed, Merciful Creator: come into our spirits this day that we may love and serve You...

The boys at Camp Phoenix arrive at camp and head to their cabins. Dear God, the glory of the morning calls us to a new journey with Yo...

(This was published on The Episcopal Cafe's Speaking to the Soul on July 28, 2014. The link can be found here: http://www.episcopalcafe...

Window from the Chapel at Holy Communion, University City Let us rejoice to approach the altar of the Most High, whose glory enfolds us...

Child and statue, Left Bank, Paris. For reconciliation and acceptance O Lord, You are our strength and our shield: have mercy upon ...

Calla Lily blooming outside the Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. O God, You have given us o...

Window from the chapel at Holy Communion, University City. Loving One, give us courage. Give us courage to strike out on the unmarked ...

Stacked Stones. Osage Forest of Peace, Sand Springs, OK. Almighty, Merciful, Beneficent One: we bow before You in prayer. We thank You ...

Chapel window, Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, University City, MO. We sit in silence in the presence of ...

Chapel window, Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, University City, MO Glory and honor be ever given to our God, whose abundant lo...

Chapel window, Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, University City, MO Let us come before the Lord and give thanks for God's m...

Window at Trinity, Tulsa. O Loving One, may we make our home in You today, and love You with our whole heart. May we open our arms in...

Let us raise a loud shout to the Lord, who was and is and ever shall be, Creator and Protector of All. Unite us to You in love and fait...

The lacy pistil inside a Rose of Sharon. God of Abundance, we raise up our voices to praise You, in thanksgiving for this new day. We...

Matthew 25: 31-46 Today’s gospel starts with a discussion of separation. In the vision of judgment Jesus describes, one people will be ...

The universe in a drop of rain. Almighty One, You are the root and ground of our being: hear our prayer.  Forgive us our offenses, ...