Abiding in Hope

This week I needed a short break, so I stopped at Creve Coeur Lake to clear my head. I arrived at twilight, and had just enough time to park...

Most Holy God, we gather around your altar today, drawing strength from your goodness and mercy. Fill our hearts and minds with your prai...

Almighty God, our souls rest in silence and joyful expectation for the coming of our Savior, and we sing a song of praise to You.  Your W...

Isaiah 12:2-6 When I need a break, I often drive to a small lake near my home and go for a walk along the pathway that winds along t...

Detail from a window at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Webster Groves, MO. O Merciful God, we praise and honor your holy Name.  We lift u...

Detail from a window at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Webster Groves Missouri. The window was commissioned in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Lu...

Lord Jesus, we come before You with humble hearts: heal and unite us, that we may tend each other in love and compassion. Help us to turn...

Come, Most Holy One, come into our hearts and make them your home. Kindle a fire within our hearts that we may blaze with Christ's lo...

In Antelope Canyon, Arizona, on the lands of the Dine people. Arise, O Lord, and lift up the heads of your people, that we may be led i...

This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent. On the Advent Wreath, we will once again light the first candle, which is known as the Proph...

Bathe your people in light and truth, O Holy One, that they may be clad in the armor of Love to face the events of this day. May we walk ...

The dawn from on high will break upon us.... I got up the past few mornings early, unable to sleep. The night seemed heavy and impenetr...