Worship

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

Every war puts the Prince of Peace on a newly constructed cross – not the old rugged one.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

When did the natural world become so amazing and spectacular to behold?
When did my family become such a joy-filled group of seekers?
When did my home and surroundings supplant vacation destinations as the place I want to spend my time?
When did work become something else?
When did my body become a thing of wonder even as it was in my infancy?
When did the creative human products in arts and crafts and technology become absolutely miraculous to me?
When did you move from out there into the essence of who and what I am?

When you touched my eyes and I could see at last.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Anybody seen my boots and Stetson? I want to see if W recognizes me.”

[He probably had a divine sense of humor, but He never said this – I’m pretty sure.]

D. Blog: Is It Worship?

Worship, 21st Century Style

Walls of the church echo
the choir’s “How Can I Keep From Singing?”
as the congregation sits, respectfully mute.