Searching the Sky for Signs of Rain

Every morning in the desert, one of the first things I do (after Morning Prayer) is to search the sky for signs of rain. Even the smallest of clouds is reason for hope. The heat has been unrelenting, but I know that one of these days the monsoon will begin. The air will be filled … Continue reading Searching the Sky for Signs of Rain →

The Beauty of the Lord

One characteristic of a deep prayer life is a sincere appreciation of and longing for true beauty. In the Hebrew Scriptures, God is associated with the idea of beauty. This longing for the beauty of the Lord is expressed in Ps. 27: 4: One thing I ask of the Lord that I will seek after: … Continue reading The Beauty of the Lord →