Black, brown and gray squirrels run through the wet grass welcoming morning, breathing in new day adventures while searching for snippets that satisfy. Burning bushes burst into flames while tall trees gradually yellow and let go of their delicate leaves. I crunch them as I walk the road, savoring the mellow gold. I soak inContinue reading “Welcoming Morning”
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Unveiled
My veil is off. I stand before you as I am, Yahweh, nowhere to hide, and nothing between us except your brilliant light. Mesmerizing, absolutely pure, clarifying (in its every sense), your radiance hugs me, encircles me and sticks to me softly glowing to radiate the truth: who you are and who I am becomingContinue reading “Unveiled”
I Am That Ewe
I am that sensitive ewe that cries out what she sees lurking by the precipice, then cowers in the shade, hiding out, because rams turn to push her aside and other ewes grimace with disdain and shock. Did I not see that danger? Am I really that near-sighted? I struggle along, at the edge. ButContinue reading “I Am That Ewe”
Psalm on Divine Paradox
rock solid you are no end or beginning sea caverns beneath sky spaces above all of these speak you to me your love is movement like shimmering aspens wind wafting grass splashing white water freely crashing healing sealing each rupture with fire and kindness in the stillness glory shouts you are here present everywhere aroundContinue reading “Psalm on Divine Paradox”
My Tent of Meeting
This is my “tent of meeting” where you, Lord, meet with me, no pillar of cloud necessary because you live in me. This tent is a protected space where I pour out my heart and listen as you respond. It’s portable, moving with us no matter where we go. Sometimes the tent is high upContinue reading “My Tent of Meeting”
Peace Inside the Noise
Peace seems so elusive in this fractious neighborhood where you have placed me— that is, when I contemplate the dirt and hurts and screams of metal and motors and crowds. But when I turn my heart east to the Rising Son and fix my inner eyes on light and rainbows, my inner ears on theContinue reading “Peace Inside the Noise”
New Housekeeping
Sweeping and dusting will never be enough. Redecorating schemes are all disasters: mock renewals, clever coverups. I need an undivided heart: no padlocked chambers set aside for resident anger, no halls of hard-core selfishness, no darkened corners for illicit pleasures. Instead, give me one room, round and filled with light, walls scrubbed crystal clean, whollyContinue reading “New Housekeeping”
Come Away to the Mountain!
“Come away to the mountain!” Yahweh said. And Abraham did it, feeling deep dread, hope hanging dark on a covenant thread – knowing the mount was for sacrifice, blood thrumming out the desperate price of coming close to God. “Come away to the mountain!” It was a call that brought Moses up high forty longContinue reading “Come Away to the Mountain!”
He Comes Through
When your hands are tied, when you’re powerless and at the mercy of circumstance, that’s when God excels. His strong hand of action is waiting to move; he has the authority to conquer in every situation. He is paying attention,he never stops working.His strength is truly sufficientto accomplish anything.When you’re at a loss,just turn toContinue reading “He Comes Through”
My Psalm of Praise
I will sing about you and to you, Yahweh, worshiping you in good times and hard times.When I tell others how you have acted on my behalf,may those with little hope be encouraged to trust you.May their faces light up with hope and joy!So come, friends! Let’s lift him up in praise, let’s sing!He hasContinue reading “My Psalm of Praise”
