Posts Tagged ‘psalms’

I am not afraid

Posted: March 21, 2012 in Orange, Yellow
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Psalm 27:1 is probably one of the most familiar psalm verses out there, for those of us who go to St. Clare’s, because it is the text for one of our favorite hymns. We sing “The Lord is my light and my salvation” frequently at both 9:00 and 10:30. It’s comfortable. Which is why I [...]

Radio silence. Sort of.

Posted: March 10, 2012 in Orange, Yellow
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Hi folks! Everyone I know who is using this blog for the “Story/Message a Day” challenge will be away this weekend seeking God at a retreat called New Beginnings. We’ll certainly think about God and prayer and other themes from the reading chunks for these days, but we won’t be at the blog. If you’re [...]

Sanctuary

Posted: February 6, 2012 in Orange, Yellow
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God, I need your help! They are saying things about me – accusing me of things – but I am innocent. Sound familiar? It sounds to me a lot like something Joseph could have said from his jail cell. The psalms weren’t even around yet back then, but this kind of plea is pretty universal. [...]

If you’re familiar with VeggieTales, you’re familiar with “the part of the show where Larry comes out and sings a silly song”.  It’s a break in the story, a chance for Larry the cucumber (or one of his friends) to express what he’s feeling right then.  They’re always silly, but they’re not all the same.  [...]