Do you struggle to call yourself a Christian? Most days, I do, too. Join Carolyn in a moment of contemplative prayer as we discuss two stories from the Gospels: Lazarus’ death and Jesus’ crucifixion. Mentioned in this episode: Read the story of Lazarus’ death (John 11:1-44) here Read the story of Jesus’ resurrection (any Gospel, …
God hears our cries and joins us in weeping. Join the Psalmist in lifting up your cries in Psalm 6. Psalm 6 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. My soul is …
Hate silence? So do I. In this episode, Carolyn introduces a Prayer for Quiet Confidence. She shares her experience struggling to discern God’s will and discusses how she built a stronger relationship with the divine by quieting her self-doubt, leaning into silence, and taking positive action. A Prayer for Quiet Confidence O God of peace, who …
Feeling lost? In this episode, Carolyn introduces a Prayer for Guidance. Learn about God’s faithfulness even in the darkest times and practice asking God for help in figuring out what steps come next. A Prayer for Guidance (traditional) O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light riseth up in darkness for the …
It’s okay to not be okay. In this episode, Carolyn features Ecclesiastes 3 and speaks about healing and hope when we’re struggling in our faith. Take-aways: It’s okay to not be okay. Hope comes in many different shapes and sizes. Even in the darkest seasons, we can find joy in small blessings. A dear friend …
Going through a dry season in your faith? In this episode, Carolyn introduces our new series, “Prayers from the Depths” – words for the times when you don’t feel like God is listening. Psalm 4 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear …
In this episode, Carolyn discusses the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi and introduces a prayer that calls us to make the world just a little bit better. A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, …
In this episode, Carolyn discusses the Serenity Prayer, the Christian origins of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the difference between wounds that need to heal and the work we are called to do. The Serenity Prayer God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom …
In this episode, Carolyn imagines God speaking to us through billboards, introduces the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer, and shares a short prayer to help us align ourselves with God’s work in our lives. A Prayer of Self-Dedication Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to thee, so guide our minds, so fill our …
Trouble falling asleep? In this episode, Carolyn introduces her favorite Evening Prayer, the Song of Simeon, and unpacks our desire to know that God has a plan for us. The Song of Simeon Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in …