In this episode, I share a prayer/poem called A Playful Presence, a reflection on the quiet, surprising ways God still giggles through our days, even when the news is bad and our heads are down.

I talk about how I once dismissed poetry, and how a friend and a book by Ted Loder changed that for me—and changed the way I pray. These prayers aren’t meant to explain or instruct. They’re meant to help us notice. To hold space for wonder. To remember joy.

If something in this episode speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you.What ordinary moment this week shimmered with something sacred?

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