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Category: Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises

Posted on March 1, 2021February 28, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Giving Thanks for George Herbert

Today I join with many Christians in giving thanks for George Herbert, a priest, poet, and hymnwriter who died on this day in 1633.

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 101

Psalm 101 offers us a pledge to God of integrity and justice. Here is a sonnet that I wrote based on this psalm.

Posted on February 18, 2021February 17, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Out of the Depths I Cry to You by Martin Luther

As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a hymn written by Martin Luther which is a wonderful poem to reflect on for Ash Wednesday.

Posted on January 13, 2021January 12, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

The Meaning in the Waiting

Sometimes, the poet R.S. Thomas reminds us, the meaning is in the waiting. Here is a poem, prayer, psalm, and promise featuring the poem, "Kneeling," by R.S. Thomas.

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

A Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise Celebrating the Epiphany of Our Lord

As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a wonderful poem celebrating the Epiphany by Malcolm Guite, alongside some of the scripture readings appointed for the Epiphany of Our Lord.

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

So Wondrously Protected

A "Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise" as we prepare to enter a new year together, featuring Dietrich Bonhoeffer's poem, "By Powers of Good."

Posted on December 28, 2020December 27, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 13 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 131

Psalm 131 offers us a beautiful but challenging image for prayer - our souls resting in God's presence like a weaned child with its mother. Here is my sonnet for this psalm, reflecting on this wonderful image.

Posted on December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

He Did Not Wait Till the Word Was Ready

Here are two poems by Madeleine L'Engle to share with you for Christmas as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

Posted on December 17, 2020December 16, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 146

Psalm 146 reminds us to place our ultimate trust and hope in the Lord our God rather than in any political leader. Here is a sonnet that I wrote based on this psalm.

Posted on December 2, 2020December 3, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

A Glimpse of the Light of God

Here are a few thoughts to share with you about this unusual season of Advent in which we find ourselves, followed by a poem by Ann Weems, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

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