Abiding in Hope

Hosta, 2015. O Lord, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer: accept the willing tribute of our lips as we bring our hearts before You.  Wit...

The beauty of creation reflected in the water at Camp Phoenix, 2015. Open our eyes, Lord Christ, and heal our blindness, to see your gl...

One of the glorious sunsets at Camp Phoenix 2015. Beloved Creator, we thank You for tending over us as a shepherd cares for his floc...

I broke my strict "No selfie" rule for this camper at Camp Phoenix-- and the Enforcer photobombed us. Most Holy God, ...

The campers and staff at Camp Phoenix, 2015. Most Precious Creator, we rise and give thanks to You this day. We thank You for awakening...

Friday morning just after sunrise at Camp Phoenix. Almighty God, we rise from our beds to bow before You in worship and thanksgiving: m...

A dragonfly on the steps of Hickory Lodge at Camp Phoenix. Heavenly One, Lover of Our Souls, guide us in wisdom through this glorious...

Most Merciful God, Blessed Jesus, Spirit of Truth: we praise You for bringing us in love and joy to the glory of the morning. Like your s...

We added copper sulphite to the campfire last night! Most merciful God, You have brought us into your light and truth, and called us to...

I will be spending the week at Camp Phoenix, the summer camp for the Diocese of Missouri. Here, the older kids take part in our spiritual ...

The first sunset at Camp Phoenix 2015. Most Merciful God, may we join hands around your altar to day, and rejoice for your abounding gr...

  John 6:1-21   “I go down to the edge of the sea.     How everything shines in the morning light!” -- Mary Oliver, from “Breakage” Last Sun...

Sing out our praises to the Lord, whose mercy and lovingkindness follow us all the days of our lives. Holy One, we bow before You in awe...

O God, we rise to give thanks for your mercy and protection spread as a canopy over us today. May our prayers ascend to you and our heart...

Holy Holy Holy Lord, Creator of All, we praise and bless your mercy and lovingkindness as we rise to meet the day. May we submit ourselve...

Merciful One, we turn to you as the face of the Earth again turns toward the sun, and offer our prayers in love and gratitude.  Let u...

Holy One, in gratitude I kneel before You, and with upturned hands I lift my heart to You, grateful for your love and faithfulness.  Le...

Almighty God, Lord Christ, we thank You for carrying us in safety through the night, and bearing us upon your shoulders to this new day. ...

We thank You, O God, for being with us in our brokenness. We thank You for loving us in all of our chaos and need. We thank You for your ...

Most Merciful One, we lift our hearts to You in worship and prayer.  As we arise from our rest we turn to You, Lord Christ, and seek re...