Holy and loving God, we hear your voice in the wilderness, and we come, seeking a glimpse of your glory in these days of lengthening darkness. We look for your star shining in the night sky, for the flickering candle holding back the shadows, and we … [Continue reading] about Confession: fading away
Blue Christmas prayer
God of comfort, come gently among us this evening; hear our prayers, restore our souls. Piece together our loose ends; smooth over our rough edges; restore our souls. When lights and decorations fail to delight our senses, and serve only to … [Continue reading] about Blue Christmas prayer
Confession/Pardon: Real Salt, Spiritual Wounds
Holy and Beloved God, you are the great peacemaker, who brings together many different parts and makes the one united body of Christ. Yet, we often turn aside from the peace you offer, and assume that we alone have it right. Instead of listening to … [Continue reading] about Confession/Pardon: Real Salt, Spiritual Wounds
Illumination: Bread of the Word
Holy Spirit, fill the scriptures with life, that when warmed by your love, they rise and fill our hearts like bread fills our bodies. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Lucus Levy Keppel, Trinity Presbyterian Church in Bixby, Okla. … [Continue reading] about Illumination: Bread of the Word
Call to Confession for Advent, Narrative Lectionary year 4 and John 1
In Advent, we prepare for the coming of Christ, full of grace and truth. Trusting in God’s unfailing grace, let us tell the truth about ourselves, joining in our prayer of confession. Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant … [Continue reading] about Call to Confession for Advent, Narrative Lectionary year 4 and John 1
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