Monthly Archives: February 2017

This week in church we heard about being salt, to add some spice to others. This got me thinking about what our role as Christians in the community should be. Read Psalm 34. This has always been one of my … Continue reading →

We crave, long for, our Lord’s approval. In the Old Testament, brothers fought over getting their father’s blessing. We grapple with God’s messengers, not wanting to let go until we are blessed. I would love for someone to really explain, … Continue reading →

The other day, my hubby and I went for a little walk in the woods. We followed winding footpaths on a beautiful sunny morning. Most impressive were the live oaks with wide canopies of sprawling branches – all draped in … Continue reading →

 In 2005, Jim and I took a seven day “East Coast Baseball” bus tour operated by Christian Tours of Newton, North Carolina. In those seven days, we saw six night games at six different parks (listed in order): Pittsburg (Jim … Continue reading →

Please welcome guest blog writer, Bruce Jacobson, and his reflections on Jeremaih 18 this week and next.  He is a scientist and student of Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary.    Our lives are full of transitions (divorce, death of loved … Continue reading →

By now you may have noticed that I capitalize all the letters in JOY when referring to our congregation.  Capitalizing JOY reminds me that it is an acronym.  The acronym we use in our congregation is: Jesus, Others, You.  This … Continue reading →

Today is the Presentation of Our Lord. It celebrates the 40th day after birth of Jesus when Mary and Joseph brought him to the temple in Jerusalem in order to offer sacrifices. Here they met the prophetess Anna and the … Continue reading →

I was reading John 15 and was struck by verses 12 and 13: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life … Continue reading →