Month: November 2019

Promises of Hope- Sunday, December 1st

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… Continue Reading “Promises of Hope- Sunday, December 1st”

Advent- A Time of Preparation

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… Continue Reading “Advent- A Time of Preparation”

Happy Thanksgiving

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… Continue Reading “Happy Thanksgiving”

Writing in the Sand

(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… Continue Reading “Writing in the Sand”

Three Sunrises

(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… Continue Reading “Three Sunrises”

Thoughts on a Rainy Morning

(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… Continue Reading “Thoughts on a Rainy Morning”

Some After-Halloween Observations

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… Continue Reading “Some After-Halloween Observations”