For Whom are you Thankful?

For Whom are you Thankful?

This fall has been hectic! Every weekend I have traveled to various gigs for work. The joy of being present in community with so many people, even two of whom who flew halfway around the world from Singapore, is in every way heartwarming for my spirit! And yet, body,...
Hope Abounds

Hope Abounds

Hope can be filled with wishes. I wish that I could have a new car. I hope the car will be blue. That wishing hope is a fleeting hope. Sure, it would be nice, but it probably won’t happen anytime soon. Yet, the wishing hope may give us a dream of something that we...
A Treasure for Life

A Treasure for Life

Who were the people that gifted you with the joy, formation, and knowledge of your faith? Faith, our love of God, is truly a treasure for life. It impacts how we engage others, care for the earth, and view ourselves. For me, my grandfather and mother were my first...
Surprise! A Blessing for Life

Surprise! A Blessing for Life

There I was on the ground! I had not intended to be on hands and knees. And yet, it happened in an instant. I was walking on the path one minute and staring at the grass the next. I stepped off the path, as I had done many times before, to let another pass. But that...
From Fear to Freedom

From Fear to Freedom

Moving houses, business, or family units is hard work! As an itinerant pastor, our family moved numerous times during the course of my church appointive years. The gift of those moves was experiencing faith and life with many diverse people. Yet, the hard work of...
Straight Talking Love

Straight Talking Love

Life is messy! I am not just talking about when the ingredients for making homemade cookies from scratch with grandchildren get flour, sugar, and even raw eggs are scattered over the countertop. Life is messy with the human complexities of emotions, abilities, and our...