Image by reenablack from Pixabay (Written Wednesday morning February 25th 2025) This morning I awoke early, too early considering I had slept just a few hours. My being was filled with physical pain and so much to do. I sat down with my tea and a book of reflections, “Embers” by Richard Wagamese. Richard began by reminding me…
My reflection at church was based on 1 Corinthians 13, the” love chapter,” and Matthew 22: 34 – 40, The Greatest Commandment. Both scripture passages talk about love. In today’s world, we use the word “love” mostly to describe a feeling. We love winter vacations. We love our new shirt….
Image by John Hain from Pixabay I finished 2024 with a column about Hope. My topic for this column, January 2025, is humility, the foundation stone of Hope. For the last month I’ve been reflecting on the thoughts of Canadian First Nations author, Richard Wagamese in his book, “One Drum: Stories and Ceremonies for a Planet.” Richard begins…
Lana and I This year new life has come to our family again for the Christmas season. Our third great-grandchild was born Nov. 27, 2024, Lana Lynn. As she slept peacefully in my arms on Christmas Eve, amid the chatter and laughter of a family gathering, I gave God thanks for this beautiful miracle of…
Photo by Rajiv Perera on Unsplash A letter from God? I think so. Sometimes we question why we go to church. After all, most of the world seems to think we’re wasting our time. In the craziness of today’s world Sunday still offers the idea of rest and it seems like that’s the only “day off”…
This morning Tom and I attended “Good Friday” worship service at our church. But what exactly is “good” about this day? As Reverend Cathy led us through the violent and painful story of Jesus’ arrest, interrogation and crucifixion. Singing t he hymn “Were you there?” and hearing current readings helped us make made the connections…
A New Name, Please Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay Often, when we go to a gathering, we receive a blank sticky label on which we write our name. Perhaps that label already has our name on it. Nametags make it easier for people, those organizing and those participating. Remembering a whole lot of new names at once…
Image by congerdesign from Pixabay February brings thoughts of Valentine’s Day and love. The Bible compares love to a rope, strongest and healthiest with three strands. Jesus identified those three strands as love for God, love for one another and love for one’s self. Each person makes their own choice about love of God. Let’s consider the other…