Today, think on this simple Call to Prayer as a meditation on what it is in our lives that is good, that blesses us, that which blesses others through us. Even on the days that you may think that your life is on the Down side of the roller coaster, what is there that is [...]
I spent my usual piano practice time today instead out piddling and hoeing in the Prayer Garden beside our house. The garden was commissioned as a private chapel in 2009 following the passing of our next door neighbor and very dear friend, Jean. She loved the outside, and kept bird feeders and baths, and built [...]
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Remembering the leadership of the country of Poland, as they struggle this week with the tragic loss of so many leaders and patriots. Peacemakers, sow the seeds that will bear fruit in justice. (James 3:18) Lord, hear us: For integrity in political life, for justice and honesty. Lord we pray. Lord, hear us: For those [...]
When I was hungry, did you feed me? When I was naked did you clothe me? When I was a stranger did you invite me in?
In the parish I attend (The America Episcopal Church), the preacher for a service often begins with a short prayer before they begin. I have found that such a prayer also works, privately, when I am speaking to God / The Maker before beginning any speech, lesson, or talk. One of mine is a direct [...]
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