Abiding in Hope

O God of peace, awaken our souls to the glory of your creation, and let our praises and prayers rise to You.  From the cool light of mo...

The four evangelists; detail from the pulpit at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Lord Christ, Beloved Shepherd, keep us as the sheep of you...

Almighty One, we bow before You in wonder: thanks be to the Prince of Peace, who knits us together in love!  Place your blessing upon us...

Hear our prayer, O Lord of Hosts, and let our praises and thanksgivings rise like incense before You. Holy One, inscribe your precepts u...

Over the high altar at La Sagrada Familia. Let us waken the dawn with our songs of praise: O Lord, the beauty of your day is upon us an...

Jesus raises the widow of Nain's son. Readings for Proper 5, Year C (track 2) If you know me, you may know that...

Detail from the floor in the entryway of La Sagrada Familia. We worship You, O God. Our strength comes from Your abundant Love, that g...

Morning light, La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain. Holy, Holy, Holy God, we rise in happiness to worship you this day. Let us be g...

Lord God, we thank You for watching over us as we slept and walking beside us throughout the day.  Give us gentle, joyful hearts, O Ho...

Lighting a candle for Michael Brown, August 10, 2014. Most Merciful God, our faces warmed in the rays of the rising sun, we rise also a...

Holy One, enter into our hearts, we pray, that we may see anew the beauty of thy handiwork, and be glad.  Let us consider our steps, an...

Galatians 1:11-24 As part of my seminary training, I took a class this past spring in Biblical Studies entitled “Paul and His Interprete...

Apostles look down from the facade and towers of La Sagrada Familia. Almighty and Merciful God, we rise to bless Your Holy Name: hear o...

This flag flies every Memorial Day in honor of my father, who was a Seabee in World War II. For Memorial Day  Most Precious Jesus, we ...

Gloria! Window exterior at La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona. Almighty God, we joyfully gather before You to worship and honor You with our...

A window from the interior of La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Barcelona, Spain. Lord Jesus, in your mercy, bend near to us, and brush our...

Looking down a staircase in a tower at La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Barcelona. Most Merciful God, we rest under your neverfailing love...