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Posted on June 15, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 16 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 61

Here is a sonnet I wrote for Psalm 61, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Abiding in God’s Tent

Pondering Psalm 61 led me to thinking about all the tents I've camped in, and this psalm's prayer that we abide in God's tent forever.

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

When Our Souls Are Cast Down, Remember

When our souls are cast down, Psalm 42 invites us to remember, and not to lose hope.

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

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.

Posted on May 18, 2020May 19, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

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.

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Counting Our Days and Gaining Wise Hearts

Psalm 90 teaches us to count our days that "we may gain a wise heart." Here is my reflection on this psalm.

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

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.

Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

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.

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Finding the Hand of God: Easter 4’s Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise

Finding the Hand of God: A Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Easter 3’s Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise

A poem, prayer, psalm, and promise using the lectionary readings from the Third Sunday of Easter.

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