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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 · 7 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 21, 2020December 21, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 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 2, 2020December 3, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 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."

Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Who Am I?

Another in my series of Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises featuring a poem by Dietrich Bonhoeffer alongside Psalm 8.

Posted on October 15, 2020March 10, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

When I Consider How My Life Is Spent by John Milton

Another in my series of Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises featuring a beloved sonnet by John Milton alongside Psalm 116.

Posted on October 5, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 8

How can we tell people they are walking around shining like the sun? Here is a sonnet I wrote inspired by Psalm 8, Thomas Merton, and by a recent experience at our local soup kitchen.

Posted on September 30, 2020September 28, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

The Thread We Follow

Here is a poem by William Stafford, "The Way It Is," alongside Psalm 37, in another edition of my Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises.

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Again the Air Is Full

As we begin the autumn season, here is another in my series of Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises, featuring a poem by Wendell Berry alongside Psalm 145.

Posted on August 17, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 19

Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 19, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

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