'Twas the night before Halloween and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring including the mouse. Costumes and sacks hung by the door with care, For hopes that candy and the Great Pumpkin would soon be there. The children lie … [Read more...]
Poem: Prayer’s Still Waters
Beyond the windy trees of thought In the valley of reflection Amid the certitudes of spirit And quietudes of soul, Is the placid pool of prayer, Where I may find myself Alone with the Alone, And one with the One, May I lose my self. Be … [Read more...]
Prayer: Now is the Time for Turning
To everything there is a season, and there is an appointed time for every purpose under heaven. Now is the time for turning. The seasons change, as does the balance of day and night. The birds are beginning to turn and are heading once more … [Read more...]
Prayer: Wrapped with Wildflowers
Dear God. My heart is wrapped with wildflowers and my mind is filled with golden skies. My spirit swims with the waves of the oceans and my voice sings the same songs as the trees. I understand that everyone and everything is connected on this … [Read more...]
Poem: She Was Beautiful
She was beautiful but she didn't know what that meant. When she was a little girl they told her she was beautiful but it had no meaning in her world of bicycles and pigtails and adventures in make-believe. Later, she hoped she was … [Read more...]
Poetry: Spring Prayer
For flowers that bloom about our feet; For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet; For song of bird, and hum of bee; For all things fair we hear or see, Father in heaven, we thank Thee! For blue of stream and blue of sky; For pleasant shade of … [Read more...]
Poetry: Before I Pray
Before I open the prayer book, or embrace myself in a prayer shawl, and give praise or thanksgiving or petition, it all begins with me. I cannot petition God without petitioning myself. I cannot pray for health or peace or love without involving … [Read more...]
Bible: Genesis 8:10-11, Gorman, Hope Is
Poem: This is My Wish for You
This is my wish for you; Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips. Sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your … [Read more...]
