*This reflection is inspired by the Lectionary readings for this week: Genesis 9:8-17 and Mark 1:9-15. The reflection comes from the Lenten Retreat I wrote a few years ago. – – – – – – – The first time I went water skiing–when I was in college–I was a little worried. I’m not particularly athletic,…
Here is a sestina I wrote as a reflection on my own baptism and on this week’s reading from Mark 1. Sestina: Baptism At eight-years-old I gave my life to Jesus–or at least that’s what I promised before my dad–our pastor–dunked me in the water. And up I came–a new creation, my sins cleaned away,…
Call to Worship for Pentecost Sunday (that includes baptism and communion) God of wind and fire, When you send your Spirit, we are created anew. God of mighty oceans and still waters, When we receive your baptism, we are born anew. God of bread and wine, When we eat at your table, we are nourished…
Spacious Faith 