by Ricardo_T | Dec 19, 2022 | General
Monday, December 19 A Prayer for the Broken-Hearted at Christmas by Sarah Bessey Take some time to pray this prayer. I pray for endurance in your heart and in your mind and in your soul and in your strength, I pray for perseverance beyond what you think you can bear....
by Ricardo_T | Dec 17, 2022 | General
“A Tissue for No Tears” by Dahlia Elsayed & Andrew Haik Demirjian Thinking of the future can be anxiety-inducing. After living through a global pandemic, it is understandable that we might look to the future with some trepidation. This is why I was so struck when...
by Ricardo_T | Dec 16, 2022 | General
Saturday, December 17 Preparing a Space by Jan Richardson See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you. – Matthew 11:10 Take some time to center yourself today. Find a quiet spot. Light a candle if you have one near. Breathe in and...
by Ricardo_T | Dec 16, 2022 | General
Friday, December 16 Descending Theology: Christ Human by Mary Karr Read this poem and take some time to imagine the image that the poet paints with her words. Such a short voyage for a god, and you arrived in animal form so as not to scorch us with your glory. Your...
by Ricardo_T | Dec 16, 2022 | General
It’s Christmas by Mandisa Go to https://bit.ly/mandisachristmas to listen to the song and reflect on its lyrics. They’re hanging all the lights on the main street square People are smiling everywhere Trees up in the windows, Frost on the glass Christmas is here...
by Ricardo_T | Dec 16, 2022 | General
Wednesday, December 14 “Not My Burden” by Titus Kaphar (originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan) This painting reflects things that have been happening in the Black community for generations–the different kinds of disappearance that happens to young Black children, that...
