Lord of life,you breathed your Spirit into the gathered disciplesand commissioned them to carry the good news of grace to all people.We confess that we do not welcome your Spirit.We withhold from othersthe forgiveness you have freely given us.We … [Continue reading] about Confession: We Withhold
POP: Risen Christ, Show Us Your Face
God, save us!In your mighty power, give us resurrection hope!Hear our prayers for the world you rose again to save.Risen Christ, show us your face. You rose from the graveand dethroned the powers of death.You absorbed the force of violenceand … [Continue reading] about POP: Risen Christ, Show Us Your Face
Illumination: Spirit of Truth
Come, Spirit of Truth,and guide us in all truth.As we read and meditate on this scripture,help us hear and receive the Word of God,for Christ’s glory. Amen. submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams (he/him), Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, … [Continue reading] about Illumination: Spirit of Truth
Confession: We Refuse to Share Compassion
God of wonders,you are always ready to heal and restore.We confess that we have refused to share your compassion,searching instead for ways to blame others for their problems.We have rejected your grace. Forgive us.Help us to recognize the truth … [Continue reading] about Confession: We Refuse to Share Compassion
Litany: Long Nights of Advent
We come before God in this season of long nights, awaiting the renewing celebration of your birth responding to each intercession with “even now you are making all things new Creator God, Advent reminds us that you built our world to move in … [Continue reading] about Litany: Long Nights of Advent
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