HOPE: THE PROPHECY CANDLE Hebrews 4:1-3a (NRSV) Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory… Continue reading Promises of Hope- Sunday, December 1st

INTRODUCTION “Let every heart prepare Him room!”¹ The word “Advent” means to come, and beginning on Sunday we will be preparing our hearts and souls for the coming of Jesus once again. But how might we prepare? Let’s imagine we are preparing for Jesus as we would prepare for any other guest… First, we extend… Continue reading Advent- A Time of Preparation

On Saturday, November 30th, I will offer an Introduction that begins a daily blog series for Advent. I hope these will bless your Advent season. But today, may we all breathe deeply and thank God for this wild adventure, this meaningful experience, this incredible journey of life we have been given. May we thank God… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving

(As I continue to work on a blog series for Advent, I am sharing some thoughts I wrote years ago. This one is from April, 2011.) John 8:2-9 (NRSV) Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them. The scribes… Continue reading Writing in the Sand

(While I am writing blogs for Advent, I am sharing a few of my past writings. This one is from August, 2010.) Day 1: On my morning walk, I was eagerly anticipating and watching for the early morning sunrise. However, my timing was off and the sun crested while I was walking in a neighborhood… Continue reading Three Sunrises

(I wrote this post back in November, 2013. The message newly resonates with me today, and so I share it with you.) The weather app forecast stated, “rain showers will arrive at 8:45 a.m.,” so I was surprised to feel raindrops on my 7:00 a.m. walk! But I found a blessing in the reminder that weather… Continue reading Thoughts on a Rainy Morning

Twas the day after Halloween, and out on the street Karen found remnants of the night’s Trick-or-Treat.   (This trash did not make it into the garbage bins- but before we get critical, read ‘Those “Unknown” Sins’)   I found wrappers and boxes run over by cars. Then what should appear but whole candy bars!… Continue reading Some After-Halloween Observations