Lean, originally uploaded by kh2rac.

The other day, in my prayer time, I began to think of this image of leaning into God. As the events and circumstances of our lives grow more intense, chaotic or unknowable, the more we need to lean into God.
Imagine an injured hiker traversing a trail that is [...]

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For this station: you will need a glob (*measurement of your choosing) of Playdough (or similar substance…I find my boss’ toupee a suitable replacement)
“If we confess our sins to God, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” 1 John 1: 9.
“The confession [...]

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This will begin a weekly series of prayer stations. There are few moments where we can just “be.” I’d like to offer one such moment, albeit on line.
Take a minute: turn off, tune in, absorb.

Look at this picture
What does it mean that Jesus laughs?
What does it mean to you that Jesus rejoices over you?
What [...]

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As always, Carlos Whitaker — ragamuffinsoul — has come up with something practical, necessary, and patently blog: Praying Backwards. Tonight at 9:30, I presume EST, he will lead a time of prayer for the two candidates and our nations leaders. The catch is praying for the other candidate rather than condemning them [...]

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“To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence, for God is love. Love is my true identity. selflessness is my true self. Love is my true character. Love is my name.
If therefore, I do anything or think [...]

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I cannot be crushed by grief, consumed by tragedy.
I can be conjoined to it.
Mine are the fingers that tear apart the earth,
Searching for my infant son.
He was around here, when I saw him last.
Mine are the palms that lift the silt and water
To the lips of my dying beloved.
Mine are the tears of [...]

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light

Originally uploaded by willy gil

maybe in this there has been a glimpse of the kingdom
a foretaste
a hint
a promise
let it hold you and let it send [...]

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O, lord, we come this morning
Knee bowed and body bent
Before thy throne of grace.
O Lord — this morning –
Bow our hearts beneath our knees,
And our knees in the lonesome valley.
We come this morning –
Like empty pitchers to a full fountain,
With no merits of our own.
O Lord — open up a new window of heaven,
And lean [...]

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