Presence – the church (the people of God) – day 33 Before the sun rises I’m off to be beside those who mourn – May my presence be the presence of God in Christ Jesus; may my presence be the balm that is needed; may my presence be a vessel of Christ, our Lord. Before...
Wounded prophets – the church – Day 32 (the church = the people of God / followers of Jesus Christ) The Apostle Paul writes from his own prison cell in Rome to the church at Philippi. He writes of his suffering as being opportunity to share the gospel message of...
The calling – the church – Day 31 – (the church = the people of God / followers of Jesus Christ) Just as I began to write this morning word came seeking “Aunt Susie” – the cry so deep the pain profound. My nieces. Their mom suddenly gone. “Aunt Susie, come;...
Listening – learning – honoring story – the church – day 30 (the church = the people of God / followers of Jesus Christ) In the Study of Time that I did many weeks ago, I learned many things – two of which were these tidbits of truth: “How we live in time shapes our...
Lament into hope into rejoicing – the church – day 29 (the church = the people of God / followers of Jesus Christ) Psalm 57 – Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the...