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A Collect for Life
Wellspring of all being, through whom we receive real life, make us receptive to your ways, that we might not go through our time on…
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A Collect to Remember in Suffering
God of power, but also of compassion, we live in a world that groans under the strain of sin, and struggle and suffering are never far…
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A Collect for Courage to Walk with God
Almighty God, who strengthens those who are afraid, give us courage to walk wherever you call us, that we might work alongside you and…
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A Collect to Recall the Light of Christ
Light of the world, by whose light we see light, in those times when we stumble, give us a mind to see that we need you all the more,…
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A Collect for Knowing What to Do
God of provision, who knows our limitations, help us see rightly what you are calling us to do and find that there is sufficient time in…
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A Collect for Patience in Trouble
Lord over all time, who sees the past and the future, give us patience when you do not respond immediately in our time of trial, that we…
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Healing a Man Born Blind: A Novelization
“A penny?” asked the man, sitting at the side of the road.A few of the disciples looked over, and Nathaniel put a hand on Judas’ arm. “We can spare a bit, right?”The group’s treasurer grimaced a bit, but he unslung the money satchel and reached in. He pulled out a pair of coins and passed…
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A Collect for Truth in Opposition and Conflict
Strong Tower, to whom we can run to find safety, give us courage to speak the truth in the face of anger and opposition, that even though…
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A Collect to Remember Mutual Relationship
Almighty God, whose power is limitless, yet who stoops to hear his beloved children, we thank you for hearing us and for taking heed of…
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A Collect for Trust in Obscureness
Great Physician, whose methods bring sight to the blind, help us to trust in your ways, even when they seem wrong or inscrutable, that we…