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The Slow Way: Not a Straight Arrow, but a Sky Full of Stars

The mystery of God is also the comfort of God. The grief is also the joy.

3 hrs ago • Micha Boyett

The Slow Way: The Melancholy of Spring

Even in resurrection, there is still a tinge of melancholy. And that sorrow never undoes the power and love of new life.

Apr 25 • Micha Boyett

A Reflection for Easter Week

A few days into Easter: some prayers for this season (50 Days!) of Easter, and a reflection on our time together of Slow Lent.

Apr 8

Slow Lent: Day 40 (Holy Saturday)

On Holy Saturday we remember that hell has already been emptied out. That sort of resurrection is profound, and it changes everything.

Apr 4

Slow Lent: Day 39 (Good Friday)

Christ’s Cross over this face, and thus over my ear. Christ’s Cross over these eyes…this mouth…this throat.

Apr 3

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Slow Lent: Day 38 (Maundy Thursday)

A poem and a prayer to guide us through this day.

Apr 2

Slow Lent: Day 37 (Holy Wednesday)

Jesus, you chose to heal instead of fight. Teach me the way of peace. Jesus, you were misunderstood. In you I am known.

Apr 1 • Micha Boyett

Slow Lent: Day 36 (Holy Tuesday)

In God’s dream for the world, power belongs to those who willingly give it up. This is a mystery that feels impossible but also true.

Mar 31 • Micha Boyett

Slow Lent: Day 35 (Holy Monday)

This week we’ll be watching what happens to that innocent man, but also what happens to us when choose violence, group think, and fear.

Mar 30 • Micha Boyett

Slow Lent: Day 34

I keep thinking about that line: beauty and love chasing after me. Every day.

Mar 28 • Micha Boyett

Slow Lent: Day 33

in the depths of the night, we ache for the morning to come.

Mar 27 • Micha Boyett

The Slow Way

The Slow Way

A weekly letter for the frantic strivers, serial doers, and weary achievers. We're learning the goodness of rest, the practice of prayer, and the miracle of going slow.

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