August 26, 2026

In the early morning Sunday darkness … knowing the “son” will soon “rise-up” and walk with us … I think of all the “stuff” churning inside my soul. How about you?? What is churning inside of you today? l so much try to wrap my arms around everything and control everything … but I know: I can’t. So, I walk into the church. Kneel at the altar … look at the cross and that little “eternal light” burning in the upper corner … and I quietly share those words Jesus said on the cross: “Father … into your hands, I commend my spirit.” Each of has a spirit … a soul … burning inside of us. It’s our “heartsong” … it’s who we are. Maybe it doesn’t burn as brightly as we would like it to. Our soul can get a bit wrinkled and tired. This is when we need to step back and let God’s spirit in. We need to breathe quietly and deeply —– opening our hearts to God’s goodness and grace. Yes, Lord —- into your hands I commend my spirit. I know you don’t tell us what to do … and you don’t “do it” for us. But your gentle and loving spirit gives us the inner strength to face whatever today may bring. Almost time for “church” …. and the most important “church” is that “spiritual something” binding us all together. Peace. Don