Try Softer.

Cindy Waple shares this poem composed during the Selah Life Flow Retreat in Sedona, Arizona.

A Veriditas Prayer.

Featuring a Verditas Prayer by Hildegard of Bingen.

So Glad.

John Kiemele offers this tender poem.

On the Grind.

A poem by Christopher Ball.

Take All My Pieces.

Inspired by a Kairos Morning on The Lord’s Prayer, Lorina Meade offers this prayer.

Haiku.

Selah Companion Wendy Bryant offers a haiku and a painting in this post.

Lent Day 39. Would I?

In this last week of Lent, here is a favorite poem of mine by Zoanna Pearson from Selah Center’s book: “Reflections: A Journey through Lent into Easter.” Lent Day 39.

Lent Day 33. The Shadow of the Cross.

Today on day 33 of Lent, Zoanna Pearson gives some history of the African country of Liberia and the aftermath of its Civil War in the 1980s & 90s.

Lent Day 30. A Conversation with My Lord.

We welcome Selah Companion Cindy Waple to the Here & Now writing team with her poem, “A Conversation with My Lord.” Welcome, Cindy. — D.B. Editor

Lent Day 29. Follow Ancient Steps.

Start off the sixth week of Lent, Day 29, with a real treat. A photo essay from Beth Griffith’s trip to Ireland with a poem written by Dr. Kirk Webb, the director of the Celtic Center. Savor: “Follow Ancient Steps.”

Lent Day 28. The Singing of Angels.

To wrap up this fifth week of Advent, here are Howard Thurman’s thoughts on the singing of angels. It’s an excerpt from Selah Center’s book, “Reflections: A Journey through Lent into Easter.” Get your copy now. This is the 28th day of Lent. –D.B., Editor

Lent Day 27. Collects-style Prayers.

For Lent Day 27, Mary Pandiani shares some of the writings from a recent Gig Harbor Gathering Hub called Collects style poetry. Learn more about Gathering Hubs.