Sitting there silently, pining for time
My heart starts to rip at its seam
The pieces asunder held by hands not mine
Are mended by my loving Redeemer
Posts Tagged: Lent
Pastoral Prayer, Lent 5 A
Gracious God, you who created light so that we might see your grace, open our eyes to see how you are carefully and constantly weaving blessings throughout our life. Put upon our heart to respond to brokenness with healing. Holy Father, Father of Christ who opened the eyes of the blind, made the lame to… Read more »
Lenten Catalyst
On Monday evening we had our first Confirmation session of 2014, and I am so very excited about what we will be learning, and how we will be growing in faith together. Here are some of the questions we answered during our time together. Let’s see how you do: 1. The first creation story… Read more »
RootedLA Week 3–I Am Light
Here is this week’s discussion starter for RootedLA. Enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH7SDMnCcMo&feature=youtu.be] Discussion Questions 1. What images of light is the Spirit emphasizing in your soul from the video? What did you see? What did you hear? 2. What are the broken places in which you are being called to reveal the light of Christ,… Read more »
Leaving the Water Jar Behind
In general there are “Big picture people” and there are those who “Miss the forest because of the trees.” In my few years of ministry I have found that most are “Details people” when it comes to the things about which one truly cares. There is a small, seemingly insignificant detail recorded in Jesus’ meeting… Read more »
The Last Words of Christ: Forgiveness
The season of Lent is a time in which we prepare our heart, mind, and soul for Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection. Typically we would hear stories of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem: the over-turning of the Temple money-changing tables, the last supper, Jesus’ denial, betrayal, arrest, trail, and crucifixion. This year we will begin this… Read more »
Half-Ashed Worship
Several years ago while serving at the Duke University Chapel, the evening of Ash Wednesday was filled with electricity and excitement. Students had been lined up for hours. The student paper offered category-blurring commentary for weeks. Classes weren’t cancelled, per se, but only poor, unfortunate souls chose to spend their time in the library on… Read more »
Pastoral Prayer, Sunday, April 10, 2011: Lent 5 A
Gracious God, God of all compassion and consolation, your breath alone brings life to dry bones and weary souls. Pour out your Spirit upon us, that we may face despair and death with the hope of resurrection and faith through Christ, our Lord. Help us to dance with the spirit, the breath of… Read more »
40 Days: The Heart of God, Rev. Elaine Burleigh
Thursday, March 10, 2011 The Heart of God Rev. Elaine Burleigh “You would know the secret of death. But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life? The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light. If you would indeed behold the… Read more »