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Now in the days following the watershed event of Easter, we are given time to absorb the impact of and wonder about the possible meanings of Jesus’ Cross and Resurrection for the world today. One such attempt is a sermon by Fred Craddock, a renowned Methodist preacher. In his “Why the Cross?”, Craddock considers but finallyContinue reading “April 23, 2020”

Enforced Separation The Lord watch between you and me, when we are absent one from the other.                                                                                                 -Genesis 31:49 A popular piece of jewelry, called the Mizpah coin, originated in that ancient Bible verse. We usually recall it sentimentally when we experience separation from people we love. Truth is, it comes from a rather contentious delineation of territoryContinue reading “April 22, 2020”

We’ve been hearing these words, “We’re all in this together.”  Our connection to and interdependence with each other locally and globally has never felt more real. We are distancing ourselves and wearing masks. We’re washing our hands more and wiping down surfaces. We’re making masks and delivering meals and offering words of encouragement and hope. Continue reading “April 21, 2020”

Recently I listened to a podcast conversation between a father and son.  Their names may be familiar to some of you.  The father is Presbyterian pastor, Dr. Jody Welker.  The son is Joe Welker, a student at Harvard Divinity School.  The podcast is Joe’s project.  He had invited his dad to share in a conversationContinue reading “April 20, 2020”

As a child, my favorite time of the week was Friday after school. At that time I had Friday evening and night, all day Saturday and all day Sunday (minus church) to do whatever I wanted. I liked choice and being able to pick whatever I wanted to do. This social distancing has given me back thatContinue reading “April 18, 2020”

Early this morning, finding myself awake and unable to fall back asleep, I decided take a walk. At one point in my life, pre-dawn runs were a regular occurence, but they have been pretty rare recently. Today, though, I was reminded how much I love the cool and quiet of a city right before itContinue reading “April 17, 2020”

Not All that is Normal is Good Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God re-mold your minds  from within, so that you may prove in practice that the plan of God for you is good, meets all his demands and move towards the goal of true maturity. -RomansContinue reading “April 16, 2020”

Zoom Zoom is quickly becoming a household word. Who would have thought that a month ago? I know I use it all day these days. I’m setting up live online Zoom Art lessons weekly joining all the other teachers transitioning to Distance Learning. Zooming, if that’s a verb, has also become a vehicle for familiesContinue reading “April 15, 2020”

Old Faithful I can’t explain it. Boredom? Fear? Denial? Whatever…I have found myselfwatching (don’t laugh…ok, do laugh) the Old Faithful webcam from YellowstoneNational Park. The webcam runs about 2 minutes behind. Snow is falling. Thelandscape is wrapped in fog/snow/steam. First there is a little plume ofsteam…then, after hours of watching the plume thickens. The screenContinue reading “April 14, 2020”

Easter has Come! We’re Saved!! But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.                                                                         -Paul (I Corinthians 15:20) Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Like a too-tightly wound jack-in-the-box, I finally get to rocket out of my Lenten box and declare openly what I’veContinue reading “April 13, 2020”