Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 1, along with some of my personal reflections on this psalm.
Sonnet for Psalm 1
Lead, Kindly Light
This week's Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise features a poem by John Henry Newman alongside Psalm 91, and is offered as an evening devotion.
Standing by God in God’s Own Pain
"God goes to all people in their need," Dietrich Bonhoeffer writes, but "Christians stand by God in God's own pain." Here is a poem, prayer, psalm, and promise featuring a poem by Bonhoeffer alongside Psalm 32.
Be a Hero in the Strife
"Be a hero in the strife," Longfellow writes, but also "learn to labor and to wait." Here is a poem, prayer, psalm, and promise featuring Longfellow's poem alongside Psalm 90.
The Eternity that Awaits You
A poem, prayer, psalm, and promise featuring Psalm 1 alongside a poem by R.S. Thomas.
Your Place in the Family of Things
A poem, prayer, psalm, and promise featuring Psalm 139 alongside one of Mary Oliver's most beloved poems.
A Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise for the Day of Pentecost
Come, Holy Spirit, we pray, but what does that mean? Here is a poem, prayer, psalm and promise to share as we prepare to celebrate the Day of Pentecost.
A Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise Celebrating the Ascension of Our Lord
When Jesus ascended into heaven, "earth became a part of heaven's story." Here is a poem, prayer, psalm, and promise celebrating this great festival, the Ascension of Our Lord.
Easter 6’s Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise
Hope is the thing with feathers, Emily Dickinson writes. And a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, scripture reminds us. Here is my poem, prayer, psalm, and promise for the Sixth Sunday of Easter.
Easter 5’s Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise
Such a Way as Gives Us Breath: A Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
My Pastoral Ponderings 