God loves the imperfect
Again and again, these four words turn me around, stand me back from the edge and set me upright once again.
Lord, hear our prayer
You have given us a world of beauty, and we have spoilt it. A world to feed us, and yet many go hungry. A world of riches, and we are unwilling to share. A world to care for, and we think only of ourselves. Forgive us, gracious God, for those times your heart is saddened […]
Lead ME not into temptation
The Lord taught us to pray, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” ~ Matthew 6:13. It’s the oddest of requests really. Why in the world would God ever lead us INTO temptation? Do we really need to request that God not? Yet, I have been feeling a bit tempted lately. For me this […]
It’s never too late
I’ve grown soft, Lord, forgive me I’ve been indifferent, Lord, forgive me I’ve become complacent, Lord, forgive me I am forgetful, Lord, remind me I am fearful, Lord, protect me I am neglectful, Lord, correct me Guide me toward wonder, Lord, revise me Lead me toward newness, Lord, challenge me Rekindle the heart you created, […]
I see you
I feel like a Mother Confessor. From my vantage point overlooking the trail of people sauntering up the hill to the the stop sign where Castlevine Court meets Richland Lane. They wave and, without prodding, offer their confession: “This is my cool down; I ran four miles,” says the Mom who competed in the Tough Mudder […]