What I’m asking, the thing I seek, Is that you’d pitch a tent in my wilderness, please. Not the solid, brooding stone of Elijah’s cave. Not the haunting bird calls and thundering waterfalls Of David’s wild places. A space, a pause, Just a tent. And not the wilderness of solitude and temptation, But the oneContinue reading “A Psalm of Petition (a poem)”
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Muck is still muck no matter who sits in it with you (Advent wk2)
So, this week I’m going to be reflecting on the incarnation–the-God-coming-to-earth, God-with-us part of Christmas. But before I get poetic about baby Jesus’ cute fingers, and how amazing it is that God himself would condescend to dwell with us, I’m going to say what it’s not. The incarnation is not just about God experiencing burpsContinue reading “Muck is still muck no matter who sits in it with you (Advent wk2)”
A Poem: Maestro
This is a poem. Because it’s broken up into funny lines, I can call it a poem. I didn’t try hard enough for it to be an actual poem. Maybe one day when I have time I will make it a real poem. But it is based on a common occurrence at the main intersection ofContinue reading “A Poem: Maestro”
Stephanie Ebert 