"Holy Wisdom, we allow ourselves to be amazed, to dream, to lean into your call to garner your gifts the way raindrops become creeks and creeks become coursing rivers. We Read more

Even when the earth seems bare Plant the seeds of hope with care If you water in the drought You will reap with joyous shout Gloria! Isn’t it amazing? Gloria! Read more

"There was great rejoicing with Elizabeth after the birth of her son; however, there seemed to be a pause in the praise when the name of the child did not Read more

"Zechariah’s voice pours out of him, parting the surrounding crowd like the Red Sea, stirring each person into confusion and bewilderment. The blessing of his song spills over to his Read more

We could feel everything, every touch, every marvel. We could stand gaping at the beauty of the world, mouths wide open (because sometimes a mouth wide open is the very Read more

After Elizabeth gives birth, her neighbors and family celebrate with her. When it comes time to name the child, Zechariah affirms the name given by the angel and by Elizabeth. Read more

“I think we were made to be delighted in. And I think it takes just as much strength to believe someone’s joy about you as it does to muster it Read more

"In this image, the shepherd nurtures a lamb while leading the flock through fields of tall grasses and flowers. The fuschia flowers in the foreground are Marjoram flowers that represent Read more

I can celebrate you, I can hold your joy When the load is crushing and you’ve lost your voice I can celebrate the promise your life holds When the weariness Read more

"Two pregnant women, who are related but surely different from one another. One is young and one is old. One is married and one is not married yet. One is Read more