Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on Me, a Sinner

If paganism is a grand but dehumanizing value system, I’ve found it necessary, in this increasingly pagan age, to root myself in anything that feels rehumanizing, whether it’s art or literature or learning. I’ve found it incredibly replenishing to be…

God, Thank you. Amen.

It’s not your job to feed the 5,000, only to bring the 5 loaves and 2 fish. Confused? See Matthew 14:13-21. Especially verses 16-18. …oh….

Reconciling God, guide us in deciding when, if, and how to pursue the art of restoration in our relationships. Inspire us to affirm that our lives are formed by the biblicalpromise of reconciliation. Hear our prayer and help us to…

Misterogers (a/k/a Rev. Fred Rogers), a genuine long-time hero of mine, wrote and sang a song that says, “Let’s make the most of this beautiful day.” Are we? If so, I’d love to know what all you’re doing to “make…

United Methodist Bishop Wilke* on Easter. The Pope the day after. Now Christian Alsted writes this, reminding many of us again how expansive is the family we claim every time we join in that prayer that many of us were…

 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — St. Paul, Romans 8:28 File under I can do all things through a Bible…

Jonathan Edward Durham wrote this — Sorry but we’re not riding at dawn. We’re having coffee and catastrophizing the day at dawn. Then we’re doing Wordle. Then we’re doing 30-35 minutes of pure doomscrolling. Then we’re taking the longest hot…