Russellings of the Spirit

glory

  • Celebrating the season

    Here where I live in northern Colorado USA, the seasons are beginning to change. Summer is graciously bowing to receive her well-earned accolades while fall stands just off-stage awaiting her cue. Warm-ups and vocalization exercises done, she is poised, ready… Continue reading

  • Lord, in your mercy…

    … hear our prayer. Hear our prayer for humility in the face of chaos and confusion. Hear our prayer for justice, administered without regard for place or privilege. Hear our prayer for softened hearts and willing hands. Hear our prayer… Continue reading

  • The Last Hurrah

    “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it…” (Psalm 24:1, NRSV) Seldom has there been a more oft-repeated, self-evident phrase than the one I am about to utter. Despite that, I press on… “FALL… Continue reading

  • Someone to believe

    “Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.” Isaiah 43:4, NRSV If you know the name George Catlett Marshall, you know him… Continue reading

  • Glorious Grind

    “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”            1 Corinthians 10:31, NRSV The other night we had some people over for dinner. Joan decided a big spinach salad would be the perfect accompaniment for… Continue reading

  • Stories and Suitcases

    I’ve always said, if there’s a suitcase, there’s a story. Rosie and I were out on our afternoon walk through the neighborhood today. I tried to coax her onto a little longer route than we normally take, but she wasn’t… Continue reading