Jeff Jackson is the Rector of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Hamilton, Georgia. This article first appeared on his blog, The …
Book Review: Landscapes of Prayer
"Consider our hearts as gardens, with beauty and nourishment to offer others, with weeds that need tending, with pruning to be …
Memorial Day: A Prayer by William Sloane Coffin
"Grant, O God, that they may not have died in vain. May we draw new vigor from past tragedy. Buttress our instincts for peace, …
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Come Holy Spirit: 3 Prayers for Pentecost
"May we come to trust the Word of God in our heart, to speak it with courage, to follow it faithfully and to fan it to flame in …
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Giving God a Whole Day: The Importance of Retreats
"The presence of others all together at a beautiful renewal center dedicated to prayer, immediately set a tone for me. Leaving …
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An Interfaith Litany Against Violence
This litany was created by Rev Laura Everett in response to the Boston Marathon bombing in April, 2013. This litany was written …
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The Lord’s Prayer in a Bag
"We ask God to help us do God’s will and to help us make the world the way God wants it to be – just like God sees the world in …
A Little Love: Scripture Passages on Love
"I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the …
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Daily Practices for a Glorious Lent
"Notice your relationship with the past, present and future. Ask yourself the question: Do I use it, or does it use …
Book Review: Desert Island Bible Study
When the classic question in a conversation "What book would you bring to a desert island?" is asked, the Bible seems to …
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