All this came upon us, though we had not forgotten you! We had not been false to your covenant. Our hearts had not turned back; our feet had not strayed from your path. But you … [Read more...] about Cast Out from the Presence: Psalms of Lament
Psalms
{keep her way pure}
how can a young woman keep her way pure? by guarding it according to your word. with my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! Psalm 119 "purity of heart is to will one … [Read more...] about {keep her way pure}
Is Your Story Telling You? [Lent]
Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered … [Read more...] about Is Your Story Telling You? [Lent]
Refreshed. Revived. [Lent]
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. The commands of … [Read more...] about Refreshed. Revived. [Lent]
Stop Absolving God [Lent]
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good. - … [Read more...] about Stop Absolving God [Lent]
Lavender for Lent [Ash Wednesday]
Create in me a clean heart, O God. - Psalm 51 - The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still. - Exodus 14:1 - Love the Lord your God... and love your neighbor... all the Law and the … [Read more...] about Lavender for Lent [Ash Wednesday]
Deconstruction, Disorientation, and Brueggemann’s Psalms
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away. - Ecclesiastes 3:1,5 - I still have … [Read more...] about Deconstruction, Disorientation, and Brueggemann’s Psalms
My Eyes Fail, Looking for My God
Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me. I am worn out calling … [Read more...] about My Eyes Fail, Looking for My God
