A few quotes from Dag Hammarskjöld and a few reflections on this new year.
Quote for a New Year – Dag Hammarskjöld
The Work of Christmas by Howard Thurman
The Work of Christmas by Howard Thurman When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flocks, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry,…
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."
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.
Martin Luther on the Meaning of Christmas
"Do not make Mary of stone," Martin Luther said to his congregation in a famous Christmas sermon. Here is a portion of that inspiring sermon.
Christmas, Then and Always
Christmas, Then and Always
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."
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.
A Bleak Midwinter No Longer
In this bleak midwinter in which we find ourselves, I thought I would share a few reflections inspired by this beautiful poem and beloved Christmas carol, "In the Bleak Midwinter."
A Nonet for the Burdened
A nonet for all who feel burdened by life's many responsibilities.
My Pastoral Ponderings 