We come before the God of resident and alien, native and sojourner - As Adam and Eve fled the Garden, As Noah drifted rudderless, As Abraham and Sarah fled famine, followed God, and journeyed everywhere but home The God whose call knows no … [Continue reading] about CTW: citizens of a kingdom
CTW: who do you say?
Jesus asks us, “Who do you say that I am?” O Lord, we say you are the Son of God, but sometimes you just seem so plain human. Jesus asks us, “Who do you say that I am?” Lord Christ, we say you are … [Continue reading] about CTW: who do you say?
confession: withheld
We have withheld from you, O God, our deepest selves, choosing only to offer that which we see as marketable or usable, when we know you desire the fullness of our beings. We fail to honor you and the unique gifts you have given us by insisting that … [Continue reading] about confession: withheld
confession: you know us
All: God, you know us inside out, when we lie down and when we rise. Your knowledge is so complete and wonderful, we can never comprehend it. But that doesn’t stop us from believing we have it all figured out. Forgive our arrogance and misplaced … [Continue reading] about confession: you know us
CTW: in the storm
One: In the storm, during the fire, despite the strong wind, All: the Spirit is steadfastly present. One: God brings a word of peace, gentle as a kiss, All: therefore we will not fear. One: Responding to God’s goodness and … [Continue reading] about CTW: in the storm
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