Morning by Morning, New Mercies I See

Morning by Morning New Mercies I See

I've started early this year. I'm paying attention to the arrival of the light, watching the sunrise spread a layer of clear radiance across the cold ground. My long-time Advent practice has come looking for me and has found me in the midst of the Thanksgiving season. I'm not sorry. Whenever I read the morning… Continue reading Morning by Morning, New Mercies I See

The March Book Talk Where Smart People Read While We Wait for Spring

"From the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to thee again."

I am working my way through a hymnal at the rate of one per day, reading the lyrics, trying to hear them over the roar of familiarity that dulls all meaning. I'm making note of the most vivid words in my journal, and am continually astonished at the treasures I am uncovering: "From the best… Continue reading The March Book Talk Where Smart People Read While We Wait for Spring