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Tag Archives: Pentecost
A Prayer of Benediction for Pentecost from Argentina
A Prayer of Benediction for Pentecost by Gerardo Oberman Que la generosidad de tu soplo de vida transforme nuestra vida y la plenifique. Que la fuerza del viento de tu amor nos inunde y nos desborde. Que el fuego de … Continue reading
Pentecost, 2017
So, if the essence of Pentecost is this — (having set aside the red balloons, and birthday cake for the church) the ability to speak a language that means nothing to me but shares the good news someone needs, (and … Continue reading
Pentecost worship resources — without fire or wind
As a wind-driven wildfire rages across Alberta, Canada, I have committed myself to writing Pentecost worship resources which do not use wind or fire imagery. This is not to say that those metaphors are not rich and vibrant, but that … Continue reading
Pneuma-lingual
(Words change to be more inclusive. Some people make fun of ‘pc,’ but polite compassion has never been a joke to me.) I used to teach ESL – English as a Second Language. So on Pentecost every year I prayed … Continue reading
Serenity Prayer for Pentecost
These rhythms are my daily devotion. They are woven into my soul and this is how they pray on this holiday. God grant me the serenity to let the walk-with-me, talk-with-me, fix-me, hold-my-hand personal garden Jesus … just ascend. God … Continue reading
Spark-bird Pentecost
The birder explains to me about spark-birds. Everyone can name the spark-bird in his or her life — some are rare sightings, others only backyard birds but newly seen. It may be a song or a call, or a particular … Continue reading
Risking Pentecost
Words for the morning from Todd Jenkins. To view his wonderful blog go here. When the resurrected Christ ascended, the disciples went into organization mode, promptly replacing Judas as a first order of business. The Holy Spirit broke out, like … Continue reading
