Prayers for the moment We are Presbyterians, we should do better I was born into a Presbyterian family. I had no say in that. However, at one point in my adult life, I..
Voices Living liturgy This week we asked our bloggers to share a liturgy they’ve crafted. Is it possible to just write liturgy for a living?..
Voices Blessing for the Community of Saints This week we asked our bloggers to share a liturgy they’ve crafted. In our annual service of healing and wholeness, we’ve started..
Voices One Love/Confession of Sin This week we asked our bloggers to share a liturgy they’ve crafted. One: Have mercy upon us O God, according to your..
Prayers for the moment Touching the wounds of racism If I were still in the pulpit, preparing to preach on the second Sunday of Easter, perhaps the lowest attendance of the..
Prayers for the moment Much discussion about the marriage amendment: Going back to Acts Lately, I’ve been drawn back to Acts. Specifically, Acts 11 and 15. As I read, certain phrases and sentences stand out. Phrases..
Hymns When Joseph Came to Bethlehem (Joseph’s carol) When Joseph came to Bethlehem His life seemed all awry. His fair young bride was great with child He knew not how..
Hymns Lord, Hear the Cries of Children (free hymn) PASSION CHORALE 7.6.7.6 D (“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”) Lord, hear the cries of children who struggle every day, Caught up in..
Prayers for the moment A prayer for pastors on Easter Dear Lord, I pray for all the pastors today Who will feel enormous pressure to have their sermon Match the greatness of..
Hymns Christ, You Are the Savior (free hymn) ASH GROVE (“Let All Things Now Living”) Christ, you are the Savior, the Way to the Father, The Truth we depend..