A Prayer for Discernment

A St. Francis–shaped prayer for the work of discernment—asking God to make us instruments of peace, deepen our listening, and knit our shared ministry into a blessing for the places we serve.

WritingsMichael HowardFebruary 12, 2026Prayer, St. Francis

Form Follows Faith

Annual reports documenting Faith in Action at Living Water Association from 2021–2025, reflecting changing contexts, partnerships, and ministry priorities over time.

Come, Holy Spirit of God

A visual prayer adapted from Ted Loder, created as a shared act of blessing. Read by Joey, this piece holds space for hope, gentleness, and the courage to trust in new beginnings.

MediaMichael HowardFebruary 7, 2026Holy Spirit, Virtual Liturgy

To Be a Beginning

A visual liturgy created with my daughter Joey as an act of blessing—offered to anyone standing at a beginning.

MediaMichael HowardFebruary 7, 2026Cascade Valley NeighborhoodVideo Liturgy

The Ministry of Letting Go

A reflection on parenthood, leadership, discipleship, and the work of building communities grounded in mutual trust and shared imagination.

WritingsMichael HowardFebruary 7, 2026Living Water Association