Grateful
How do we measure a year? One birthday? Three boxes of disposable masks? Fifty-two Mondays? Maybe we could try to take one day at a...
Perseverence
When is the last time you have been pleasantly surprised? For me, it was recent. You see, when we had our roof replaced and the crew...
Thankful for Many Perspectives of the Same Story
Recent preparation to teach a class had me looking at the Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke, specifically). Each one recounts Jesus' time...
Cleanliness
If cleanliness is next to godliness, I am not very godly. I am not a tidy person. I do not like or take satisfaction in housework. Is...
Including Indoor Worship
St. James will soon offer indoor worship in addition to our weekly parking lot worship. I am excited. A sign of hope! I am nervous,...
Getting Back Up
At a recent family gathering, my one-year-old granddaughter pulled herself up and was poised to take a step. Her brother saw her and...
God's Creatures
Before the cold snap, I was beside my backyard pond, enjoying the warm sun and blooming flowers. A frog croaked. Looking among the...
Our Shepherd
During the 7-week Easter season, one week is known as Good Shepherd Sunday, with readings from Psalm 23 and John 10. In John, we are...
