A blessing for those who grieve, from John O'Donohue's book of blessings.
For Grief | John O’Donohue
Late Sayings | Scott Cairns
Late Sayings by Scott Cairns
The Pulley | George Herbert
The Pulley by George Herbert
Gratitude | Anna Kamieńska
Gratitude by Anna Kamieńska
Light Shining out of Darkness | William Cowper
Light Shining out of Darkness by William Cowper
Held in a Crumbling Conveyance
A new poem by Bonnie Thurston has me pondering what the future holds for this "rusty old ship" called the church.
No More Empty Places
No More Empty Places There will be no more empty places at your table when we fall in love again.So rekindle the flame that once burned so bright.Help us to remember what drew us first to you.When we wander too farto hear your voice, and no longer care, let our lonely despairopen our souls again,that…
One Last Text: A Poem for My Dad
A poem for my dad ...
Holding Onto the Thread
When I was in Florida for my father’s recent hospitalization, death, and funeral, I was holding onto the thread that is described in this poem by William Stafford: The Way It Is | William Stafford There’s a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn’t change. People wonder about what you…
Prayer: A Patched Poem
Prayer: A Patched Poem In the morning, while it is still dark, go to a deserted place. Shut the door. Say nothing to anyone. Be silent before the Lord God. Be silent. Do not occupy yourself with great things. Calm and quiet your soul, like a weaned child with its mother. Be still and know…
My Pastoral Ponderings 