Take up your cross, Jesus said, and follow him. But what if the cross we are asked to bear is not one we want? Here is a poem reflecting on this question.
What Is the Shape of Your Cross?
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."
Sonnet for Psalm 119
Psalm 119 is the longest of all psalms, and no wonder, as it is a song of praise to God's word. Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 119, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
A Poem for Thanksgiving: Let Us Give Thanks by Gerhard E. Frost
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, here is a wonderful poem by Gerhard E. Frost, "Let Us Give Thanks."
A Sonnet of Thanksgiving
Giving thanks daily helps us to give thanks in all circumstances. Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 100, a "Psalm of Thanksgiving," as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
A Nonet for Morning Prayer
A nonet offered as a prayer at the beginning of a new day.
Sonnet for Psalm 121
From where will our help come? Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 121, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
Life’s Most Worthy Goal
Here is a nonet inspired by the gospel reading I preached on today, Matthew 25:14-30.
Who Am I?
Another in my series of Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises featuring a poem by Dietrich Bonhoeffer alongside Psalm 8.
Sonnet for Psalm 46
There is a river whose streams make us glad. Here is my sonnet for Psalm 46, reflecting on the idea that God's love for us is like a river, always with us and yet endlessly changing.
My Pastoral Ponderings 