Abiding in Hope

Mural of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Havana. Most Merciful God, with grateful hearts we bow before You and breathe in your...

Singing to a national song in sign language. Holy One, we gather before You in praise and in prayer, for we know that prayer changes...

The students' love and care for each other was evident at the school for the deaf we visited in Havana. Almighty One, we give You ...

Two weeks ago in Cuba, we met these wonderful young students at a school for the hearing impaired in Havana, and they wanted to have their...

Forest path. Lord Jesus, we lift our hearts to you in wonder, love, and praise, called to your ways and proclaiming your love in the wo...

From the rising to the setting of the sun, let us reflect the glory of God. (Inspired by Isaiah 58:1-12) Almighty One, your light pour...

Dry grasses rustle with the wind, reminding us of the Breath of God breathing new life everywhere. You are near, O God. We seek to draw...

This Cooper's Hawk has been hanging out at our house lately, a beautiful reminder of God's creation. Loving One, we ask that yo...

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. challenged many unjust laws. Almighty God, You created us in freedom, and called us to live in tr...

The descent of the Holy Spirit. Detail from a window at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Ferguson, MO. Lord Jesus, we acclaim you an...

Christus Pantokrator. Most Merciful God, You have called us to be your daughters and your sons, illumined by the light of Heaven: hear ...

Holy One, we thank You for watching over us through the night and bringing us to the undiscovered land of this day. In each step we take,...

Winter sunset. Through the depths of the night, You have watched over me, O Lover of Souls; may your Spirit guide me in love and ju...

Some of my beloved friends from Eden who braved the weather at my ordination to the diaconate; Barbara is taking the photo. Blessed Sa...

My first Sunday as deacon at Good Shepherd was Christmas Day, with beloved friends The Rev. Susan Naylor and the Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan. ...

Morning Light at First Presbyterian Church of St. Louis as we wait to remember a friend's father. O Mighty One, we call upon You...

Russian icon of the Baptism of Jesus, 18th century. Most Merciful One, Lover of Our Souls, guide and guard us as we seek to follow your...

The Magi present their gifts. Eternal God, source of all light, guide us by love as the Wise Men were guided by the star to honor your ...

The Wise Men before the Holy Family   Merciful God, who led the world to your Son by the light of a star, lead us by the light of Chr...

Eternal One, in peace and gratitude we rise to praise You, giving thanks for your manifold blessings.  You are our home and our strength, ...