Lectionary Haikus from the Sea of Galilee
Too afraid of Jesus, storms, stepping out. Chaos blows. Newfound faith teeters; Sinks in fear Continue reading Lectionary Haikus from the Sea of Galilee
Category: Haikus
Dog Days of Haiku-01
Children’s cries– Cradled in mercy Laid to rest. Continue reading Dog Days of Haiku-01
Annual Conference Haikus
We are a very fidgety species. Alongside listening and participating in Conference business, fellow delegates were also seen knitting, playing on their iPads and sleeping. I took to writing haikus of the day’s proceedings. Here are a few: Popularity How God chooses the people– Kinda like high school The right direction May lead us to destruction And toward Jesus Dining hall at lunch Long line, … Continue reading Annual Conference Haikus
(Not-So) Lectionary Haikus
On the heap of fish Challenged to follow Jesus Simon drops his nets Ev’rything to follow Jesus Ev’rything A maturing Lent means less fun and more struggle- Ah! The good ol’ days Let go of fear. Let go of the net. Let go of business-as-usual. Let go of apathy, cynicism, sloth and lust. Let go of war-as-an-answer. Let go of ‘we can’t afford that’. … Continue reading (Not-So) Lectionary Haikus
Lectionary Haikus: Joseph
A: Joe and Mary Last night: hope, dancing Now: disgrace, scarlet letters? Could use a savior B: Joe and Angel “We trust you. You will raise the child to love.” Sin’s grip loosens, hope is born. Continue reading Lectionary Haikus: Joseph
Lectionary Haikus: Luke 16:19-31
Dives: Laz’rus’s finger My only eternal hope- My poor, poor brothers. Lazarus: I lost my money to drugs, women and thug life- Yes, I too know hell. Continue reading Lectionary Haikus: Luke 16:19-31
Lectionary Haikus: Luke 16:1-13
Fired the manager My debtors are now his friends- Impressively screwed I’m too proud to beg But not too proud to cheat, steal- The Precious Lord grins. Continue reading Lectionary Haikus: Luke 16:1-13
Haikus–Ascension
For understanding– The risen Lord testifies to his witnesses. *** Stay in the city throwing off embarrassment– and they worshiped him Continue reading Haikus–Ascension
Lectionary Haikus–Figgy
No one sinned- Take not for granted and repent. Fruitfulness- Starts with patience and manure. Image: “fig tree” by nim Continue reading Lectionary Haikus–Figgy
Lectionary Haikus: Luke 1:5-20
A baby! I think we’re too old. Muted joy! *** Do not be afraid. The Lord appears: gentle, strong. Elijah is first. Continue reading Lectionary Haikus: Luke 1:5-20
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