Abiding in Hope

Almighty God, what is done is done.  Teach us what to do with that, and teach us how to be wiser. Teach us to truly love our neighbor...

This memorial flag honors my father, a veteran of World War II (Navy Seabee) at Floral Haven Cemetary in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.  Most...

Sunrise hope. Isaiah 65:17-25 Isaiah 12:2-6 (Canticle 9) Today is a day of great anxiety for so many people, for here in the US it ...

If ever there was a need for a reminder of the beauty of creation, this would be it. Most Holy God, we bless and praise your Holy Name,...

Today, I remember my father and his twin, my uncle, who would have been a few days shy of 94 years old if they were still with us. (bas...

A side door to the Cathedral Basilica in Barcelona. Most Merciful One, our praises rise to You, Our Loving Creator, whose glorious maje...

Statue, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis. (Inspired by the Jubilate) You are the source of all goodness, O God, and our shelter in ti...

Cherubs. Just because! Most Merciful One, let us welcome You and sing your praise with with every breath we take today. May we grow in ...

Ofrenda on an altar for La Dia de Los Muertos, Church of the Good Shepherd. Lord, You have made us to love, and placed us in webs of re...

The altar at Good Shepherd as we remembered All Saints' Day, 2015. Almighty God, draw our hearts and souls to You, that we may prai...

A tiny bee on a tiny flower in Babler State Park. Almighty One, look with compassion upon your entire human family, and accept our whis...

Zacchaeus tries to see Jesus as he passes by. Image origin unknown. Most Merciful One, we awaken with joy as we prepare to serve at you...

Autumn palette, Babler State Park. Let us praise the almighty power of God, and open our hearts to receive God's grace. To You b...

Half Dome, Yosemite National Park. In peace and thanksgiving, we pray to You, O Lord. You preserve us through the night, and walk be...

The canopy of gold and green, Babler State Park. God of the universe, accept our prayers and praises as we ponder your mighty works ...

“Everything happens for a reason. God never gives you more than you can handle.”  There it was again, yesterday and then again this ...

Two clematis buds, Kauffman Memorial Gardens, Kansas City. Lord, we lift up our hearts to You in glory and wonder, astonished at your ...

Inspired by the 23rd Psalm: O Lord, You are our shepherd; help us to be better sheep. When You give us green pastures, help us to be g...

A bend in the path- Babler State Park, Wildwood, MO. Come, let us rise up, and offer thanks and praise to God, who is making the heaven...

The glory of God sings out from the heavens! Holy One, your love pours out over the entire earth, and we lift our hands and hearts in p...