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Second Psalms

Writings of faith, doubt, and everything in between—sermons, poems, and prayers for a world yearning for hope. Hosted by Andrew Plocher.

By Andrew Plocher

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A Blessing for Fathers

May you be blessed, you who were handed a short list of what a father is and have spent years crossing items off and writing the rest yourself. Blessed…

Jun 21•Andrew Plocher


A Blessing for Pride

A blessing for those for whom this month asks more than it gives, and for the ones still becoming who they already are.

Jun 9•Andrew Plocher


A Blessing at the Pool

It has been hot in Vienna this past week, and our family has spent time at one of the public children’s pools.

May 28•Andrew Plocher


A Blessing for the Loosening

I needed a blessing for a particular kind of in-between. So I wrote one.

May 16•Andrew Plocher


What the Instruments Miss

A Sermon on John 14:15-21 about the people systems refuse to count, and the Spirit who is already with them.

May 11•Andrew Plocher


The Road and the Roof

Thomas wants directions. Philip wants proof. Jesus answers both with the same sentence, and it's not what either of them was asking for.

May 2•Andrew Plocher


The Gate

A Sermon on John 10:1-10. Good Shepherd Sunday. But Jesus doesn't open with the shepherd. He opens with the gate. That's not the same thing.

Apr 26•Andrew Plocher


A Blessing for When Spring Comes to the Upper Peninsula

The snow doesn't melt so much as give up. The crocus doesn't ask if it's safe. A blessing for those who stayed through the long grey.

Apr 23•Andrew Plocher