Abiding in Hope

The collected prayers, sermons, and spiritual musings of an Episcopal priest

Saturday, August 10, 2019

Prayer, day 2385

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Almighty God, who puts a song in the throat of the sparrow and wren, whose praise is found in the voices of children, receive our hearts ...
Friday, August 9, 2019

Prayer 2384

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Most Merciful One, we pray to you in humility and wonder, each heartbeat a cadence of your blessing. May my heart ride higher into yo...
Thursday, August 8, 2019

Prayer 2383

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O Holy One of Blessing, my heart lifts in gratitude as I rise to think on your love and everlasting lovingkindness. I lift my eyes...
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Prayer, day 2382

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The first bird of the morning lifts up her song of joy: let us join her in raising praise to You, O Lord Most High. We thank You for...
Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Prayer 2381: Feast of the Transfiguration

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Beloved Savior, we bow before you, overcome by your glory. We laud and magnify your Holy Name, You who came to remind us of the sacre...
Monday, August 5, 2019

Prayer, day 2380: A Prayer of Mouring... Then Resistance

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Most Merciful God, we thank you for bringing us together this day: anoint us with the power of your Spirit, and fill us with your light, ...
Sunday, August 4, 2019

Being Happy: Sermon for Proper 13C

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When I was in college, there was a huge hit by a vocal artist named Bobby McFerrin, Jr. It was a unique song especially because, way befo...

Prayer 2379: 8th Sunday After Pentecost

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O God, You are our all in all, and we kneel before your altar to praise your holy Name. May we ever be centered in gratitude for all ...
Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Prayer, day 2374

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Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before You in thanks for this day. Forgive us our sins, O God, we humbly pray, and guide us into new pathways...
Monday, July 29, 2019

Prayer 2373

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Wondrous Creator, all that is has been hallowed and shaped by your loving hand: help us to see the wisdom and beauty You have woven...
Sunday, July 28, 2019

A Living Prayer: Sermon for Proper 12C, the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

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It was 1919. A terrible war had, for the ninth time in three centuries, plunged the world into fire and flame—but this time, the war had ...

Prayer day 2372

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(based on Luke 11:2-5) Loving One, thank You for teaching us how to pray, and for attending our prayers so that we may rest in You. Let y...
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Scoop (Leslie Scoopmire)
Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Missouri. Jesus follower. Spouse. Mom of Three Young Adults and Three Dogs. Retired Teacher. Okie. Progressive. Musician. All photographs mine unless otherwise noted.
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