We Come, O God, With Awareness

Jan 13, 2021 | Prayer, Prayers, Racism

Dr. King’s prayer at the opening of Billy Graham’s 1957 New York revival is a masterful example of the prophetic irony found often in the First Testament Writings.  Reverend Graham’s revival was not the first call for White Christian repentance that...

How Do You Catch a Wave Upon the Sand?

Aug 2, 2018 | Prayer

There are two questions that I hear as a spiritual director more than any others. One is, “What is spiritual direction, anyway?” and the second is, “How do I learn to pray contemplatively?” I prefer to answer the first in person, but maybe we can begin to grasp the...

Mother’s Day: Psalm 23

May 13, 2018 | blog, My Contemplative Heart, Parenting, Prayer

           God is my mother, I am safe in God’s love.                God invites me to climb up in her lap,                               Wrapped securely in her arms.                She runs her fingers through my hair                               And hums a lullaby...

Mother’s Day: Empty

May 10, 2018 | blog, My Contemplative Heart, Parenting, Prayer, Spiritual direction

For all who find Mother’s Day to be a painful moment, me too.   Empty. Lacking. Vacant. Forlorn. Empty. Tears streamed from my eyes even as the anesthesia wore off; the nurse said that I cried through the whole procedure, even as I slept. My hands caressed...

A Prayer for Freedom

Jul 3, 2014 | Prayer, Prayers

Creator God, You established this idea of freedom. It was your creation to begin with. Today, this nation celebrates a hard-won battle for independence. We will eat hamburgers, watermelon, and ice cream. We will splash in swimming pools and laugh with family. We will...

Playing with Prayer: Color

Jun 30, 2014 | Prayer, Rhythm

Today’s invitation to playing with prayer is brought to you by the idea and love of COLOR! The first invitation is to grab some sidewalk chalk and just color! You are not seeking to create a work of art here, you are simply allowing color to express the state of...