Author: Kimberly Knowle-Zeller

“When you pray, move your feet.
One foot after another
meeting fellow pilgrims, journeying together.”

“But it’s never just bread, wine, and water.
With each bite of bread, sip of wine, and splash of water, we are reminded that God comes to us in the most intimate, personal, and tangible ways.”

“Guide us to the cross,
to sit in the darkness,
to cry out in pain. 
Let us not shield our hearts from the brokenness.
Train our eyes to see in the dark.” 

“Listen, listen
open your arms
extend your hands
feel the gifts of this moment
new life all around”

“Looking back over these 40 some pages I see the same refrain over and over. After I’ve detailed our days and the updates that surrounded the pandemic, I ended every letter to Charlotte and Isaac in the same way. 
You are loved. I love you.’

“One morning at 4 am (I’m not sure this even counts as morning) I hear Isaac talking to himself. I find him awake and alert playing with his stuffed animals and blankets. ‘I’m playing library, mommy. My workers are busy.'”

“Open your eyes to see: the sparkle of snow, the colors of a sunset, a smile, the way the light falls on the floor, the first signs of new life, hands reaching out for a hug, crayons cascading over paper, a pile of books waiting to be read.”

“God of mystery and wisdom, 
be with us this Lenten season. 
As we walk to the cross
keep our eyes fixed
on you and your love -“