God of love, you speak worlds into being, your word fills us, your breath gives us life. We give you thanks for your story, from before time began to long past our imaginations you have been spinning the greatest story every told. Help us to … [Continue reading] about POP: living your story
confession: what story?
Call to Confession Scripture reminds us not to think of ourselves more highly than we should, for we fool only ourselves and obscure the image of God. When we confess our sin, God’s truth and life shines in us. Before God, with the people of God, … [Continue reading] about confession: what story?
invocation: the road with Jesus
Holy One, as we take to the road with Jesus this summer, send Your Spirit to accompany us. When we tire, give us renewed strength. When we flag, breathe deep into us. When we meander, bring us back to the path. When we question, grant us clarity. … [Continue reading] about invocation: the road with Jesus
CTW: lifted me up
One: I will praise God with all I have, because God has lifted me up. Many: We have cried to God for help, and God has healed us. One: When we are at the lowest point, in the absolute depths, God has restored us to life. Many: Weeping may linger … [Continue reading] about CTW: lifted me up
confession: caught up
Call to Confession There are many ways to get out of relationship with God, and when we do life can feel like a set of tires with all the air gone out of them. We are flat and friendless, limp and lifeless, lost and loveless. Our loving God wants to … [Continue reading] about confession: caught up
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