Today, I'd like to share a prayer that has been meaningful to me on my faith journey. This prayer, found in the book, Celtic Benediction by J. Philip Newell, expresses a longing for the Holy Spirit to work in our lives in a new and fresh way. Are you aching for this, too? In the... Continue Reading →
"Blindness has its compensations. It leads to a certain steadfast brooding upon thoughts, free from disturbing influences." Alexander Maclaren I can't imagine being blind. But as I've been studying the biblical story of Bartimaeus, I've tried. To imagine it, that is. In fact, I've tried to imagine the whole story...to put myself in the crowd... Continue Reading →
Most powerful Holy Spirit, come down upon us and subdue us. From heaven, where the ordinary is made glorious, and glory seems but ordinary, bathe us with the brilliance... Continue Reading →
I don't make New Year's resolutions. However, being the contemplative that I am, I do spend time reviewing the year and asking God to give me a scripture...a vision, if you will, for the upcoming year. Many years ago now, I sat in church a week before the new year, taking notes on the obligatory... Continue Reading →
The Gift. In days gone by, "The Gift" was the name for the Holy Spirit. Isn't that a lovely thought? We know Him as the Counselor...the Comforter...the Advocate. But the saints of old called Him "The Gift". In the midst of your busy holiday season, take time to reflect on these words by Bernard of... Continue Reading →
Two thousand Christmas cards. This holiday season, Beth Michael, director of Christian Pen Pals Ministry, and her army of 100 volunteers are mailing handwritten Christmas greetings to more than 2,000 prison inmates. Inmates who are waiting for someone like you to write to them. “Christmas is a lonely time. Even if an inmate has family,... Continue Reading →
