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Posted on December 13, 2022December 12, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Remembering that it happened once | Wendell Berry (Sabbath Poems 1987:VI)

Remembering that it happened once. A Sabbath poem by Wendell Berry.

Posted on September 24, 2022September 22, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Learning to Bear the Beams of Love: My Sermon on Luke 16:19-31

Learning to Bear the Beams of Love: My Sermon on Luke 16:19-31

Posted on September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

Every Burning Morning

I was honored to be invited to contribute this article to the Eastertide 2022 edition of The Merton Journal, published bi-annually by The Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

Posted on July 1, 2022June 30, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten

A reflection on this famous quote attributed to Nikolaus von Zinzendorf: "Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten."

Posted on July 15, 2021July 14, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

There Is No Going Back (Take Two)

There is no going back, Wendell Berry reminds us. I reflected on this truth after going back to my former congregation, and share my ponderings here.

Posted on March 19, 2021August 2, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

No, No, There Is No Going Back by Wendell Berry

"Every day you have less reason not to give yourself away." - Wendell Berry

Posted on March 5, 2021August 2, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

I Go Among Trees and Sit Still by Wendell Berry

Sitting still among the trees, all our stirring becomes quiet. We can hear our song at last, and sing it. Here is a reflection on Wendell Berry's poem, "I Go Among Trees."

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Again the Air Is Full

As we begin the autumn season, here is another in my series of Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises, featuring a poem by Wendell Berry alongside Psalm 145.

Posted on April 1, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Waiting for the Lord …

Psalm 130 reminds us to wait with hope, knowing that morning is coming, that our season of waiting will pass, and that God is with us as we wait and watch.

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