The Tyger watched as the vultures circled for many seasons and for a time and times and half a time until they began dying of fatigue. The vultures fell like giant hellish pinballs from the sky. Some fell unnoticed in the barren fields; others plummeted through the roofs of homes and places of commerce. The … Continue reading Crow: Redux
A Prayer for Tax Season
"God, I cannot handle my mind, nor my emotions, nor my money. I turn them over to you. You are the Creator and I am the creature; you are the Lover and I am the beloved. Rule my spirit in wisdom and order my ways in love. Amen." Eugene Peterson Praying With The Early Christians
An Easter Prayer
Lord, Unwrap me from this excess. That is waste. As I waste away the days in chocolate, comfort, and condition. Lord, I no longer want my back to you. But I want to be back with you. Wherever it is that you live. Lord, The trap is set. Spring me from my pity. The American … Continue reading An Easter Prayer
Whole Heart
Not the Sea of Galilee In the synoptic gospel of Mark, there is an account of Jesus telling a story. This is nothing new or challenging. Jesus told many stories and typically that is not the point of contention when one evaluates the merit of him as a historical figure. Nevertheless, the story was a … Continue reading Whole Heart