Here I ponder the important habit of worship, a vital way to "remember the sabbath day and keep it holy." This pandemic is making it more difficult than ever to hold onto this faith-nurturing and life-giving habit.
The Habit of Worship
Sonnet for Psalm 91
Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 91, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
Grace and Peace: My Sermon on First Thessalonians 1:1-10
The opening of Paul's earliest New Testament letter shares five words that remain central to our Christian faith: Grace, Peace, Faith, Love, and Hope. Here is my sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.
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.
Poetry, Prayer, and the Conversation So Dearly Needed
Poetry and prayer are both ways to engage in a conversation that brings us below the surface political sides of our day, and is needed now more than ever.
Sonnet for Psalm 90
Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 90, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
Rejoice in the Lord: My Sermon on Philippians 4:4-7
From his prison cell, Paul reminds us that we can rejoice always because we can always rejoice in the Lord. Here is my sermon on Philippians 4:4-7.
How? by Luci Shaw
Here is a wonderful poem by Luci Shaw from her latest collection of poetry, "The Generosity."
Where Is Your Night?
Henri Nouwen reminds of the importance of solitude in our lives of faith by asking a question based on the life of Jesus: "Where is your night?"
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.
My Pastoral Ponderings 