The Bowl by Jane Hirshfield
Are we hapless victims of whatever life throws at us? My thoughts on our days, our lives, and our God, prompted by this beautiful poem.
Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen
Good story with interesting characters, each at a crossroads in their life.
Prayer in the Night | For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep by Tish Harrison-Warren
I grew up saying the Lord’s Prayer at church and sometimes in other gatherings, but when I would read about or see people reciting other prayers, it seemed kind of odd to me.
Books I Read in 2021
The list, my star rating, and some notes. In 2018 I started trying to keep a count and list of all the books I read in a year, in addition to the longer entries about particular books.
Discerning
A beautiful meditation from Calvin University with prayers, reflections, and music about discerning God’s will.
[i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] by e.e. cummings
I like this love poem by e.e. cummings
Make-believe and grief
A poem about the relationship between play and reality, and how it shows in grief.