Journeying with God

Today is International Women’s Day and a fitting topic for today’s Lenten blog.  Shining a light on the women of the world celebrates just how far we have come in matters of justice and equality — but even more importantly, it shows how very far we have to go to…

Today, I have mostly wiped the schedule.  So much planned, including a badly needed haircut, but my throat is scratchy and my head is achy.  I am staying put, taking vitamins and letting my body rest. There is an idea that we must forge on when our bodies are not…

Today, the wheel of the Church year turns once more and we find ourselves beginning a new season: the season of Lent.  On this Ask Wednesday, I invite you to listen in to our online service, live at 9:30 a.m. but available at the link whenever you wish to hear…

Feb 10, 2019 Yes. I know. It has been about 6 weeks since I posted.  In that time I sprained my ankle pretty severely and the whole family came down with a horrible respiratory virus.  And I lost my keys.  Not the nicest beginning to 2019. It is clear that…

December 31, 2018.  Here we are on the cusp of another new year.  I know several people who are happy to say goodbye to this year, having encountered some difficult challenges and hardships. Maybe you can relate. As we go through each year, there are ups and downs, triumphs and…

Hi everyone! I hope that you are enjoying this time between the celebrations.  Just three more days left in this year.  Many are very happy to see the end of 2018.  It has brought challenges and hardships, but also lessons. I try to keep the perspective that as bad as…

Yes.  I know.  My valiant attempts to do a daily blog have been hijacked by the busyness of the season.  I finally got some Christmas groceries in, many of which are still in the car because I have to make space in the kitchen.  Homily and service are done for…

Good morning! Waking up to a chilly day with rain in the forecast.  A white Christmas is not on the horizon this year according to the weather network.  While snow does set the scene for that traditional christmassy feeling, I am a little relieved.  On Christmas Eve, I travel about…

Well, dear peeps.  By this time next week, all the presents will be unwrapped, canned Christmas hits will be silenced, brave souls will be lining up for boxing day bargains and festivities will be on hiatus for a few days. But, for us as Christians it will be the Feast…

A week tonight is Christmas Eve.  All December I have felt like a person in the midst of a crowd  being carried forward with group momentum.  I search for a way out, but there are too many bodies to push past.  Do you know that feeling?  That longing to jump…