Brenda’s Blog – Weekly Devotions, Reflections, and Prayer Practices
You are invited to experience renewal, invigoration, and transformation in your spiritual life as Brenda guides you through scripture, stories, reflections, practices, and prayers in her occasional blog. Brenda began blogging in 2016 as a way of sharing her passion for spiritual formation through words and guided prayer. The full library of her blog posts are here, and you can sign up to receive the occasional blog in your email.
A Waterlogged Life
Have you ever had one of those very difficult seasons in life? Sometimes that time lasts for a short period at other times a bit longer. Several years ago, a friend of mine had a very difficult season. It was the year both of her elder sons, who were Marines at the...
An Evensong for Christmas
Love born this day, In the City of David. Born in the depths of our humanity. Love resounds; piercing hearts and minds. Hope unfurled; overflowing in the disorientation of creation. Living Water, the gift of Love poured out, quenches the thirsting soul. Joy dwells...
An Encouraging Word!
Do you ever have doubts on your faith journey? You know, those moments when mentally you affirm the power, presence, and mystery of the Holy One, yet an overriding sense of dread fills you? Or sometimes life may be so overwhelming or underwhelming as we drift through...
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord
As I write the title of this blog, my mind and heart swing into rhythm with the song by the same name from the musical Godspell. Even though I first heard the song in high school, it still impacts my spirit. Maybe its powerful sway over me comes from the words...
Giving Thanks!
Last week our blog highlighted: “The wear and tear of daily life can chip away at our trust in God and our appreciation for the bounty of life in Christ. Our anxiety is increased by the speed with which news travels of disasters around the world and in our own...
A Thankful Spirit
How will you celebrate the US Thanksgiving holiday in a few days? Will you gather with family and friends feasting upon the marvelous bounty of God? It is predicted that more people will travel this holiday than in previous years. What about your spirit? How do you...