Inside Out Living

Inside Out Living

The longer I live, the more certain I am.  I am certain that what’s on the inside of a person is what truly matters. The outside may look appealing, be alluring, or even challenging as we are invited to new experiences. But if we live on the surface of life...
A Waterlogged Life

A Waterlogged Life

Have you ever had one of those very difficult seasons in life? Sometimes that time lasts for a short period at other times a bit longer. Several years ago, a friend of mine had a very difficult season. It was the year both of her elder sons, who were Marines at the...
An Evensong for Christmas

An Evensong for Christmas

Love born this day, In the City of David. Born in the depths of our humanity. Love resounds; piercing hearts and minds. Hope unfurled; overflowing in the disorientation of creation. Living Water, the gift of Love poured out, quenches the thirsting soul. Joy dwells...
An Encouraging Word!

An Encouraging Word!

Do you ever have doubts on your faith journey? You know, those moments when mentally you affirm the power, presence, and mystery of the Holy One, yet an overriding sense of dread fills you? Or sometimes life may be so overwhelming or underwhelming as we drift through...
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord

As I write the title of this blog, my mind and heart swing into rhythm with the song by the same name from the musical Godspell. Even though I first heard the song in high school, it still impacts my spirit. Maybe its powerful sway over me comes from the words...
Giving Thanks!

Giving Thanks!

Last week our blog highlighted: “The wear and tear of daily life can chip away at our trust in God and our appreciation for the bounty of life in Christ. Our anxiety is increased by the speed with which news travels of disasters around the world and in our own...