Monthly Archives: April 2020

To be a bit frivolous this morning, I’m thinking of an old children’s song about “This is the way we wash our clothes, wash our clothes, wash our clothes. This is the way we wash our clothes, so early Monday … Continue reading →

Many years ago, in a former church choir, we sang an anthem entitled Every Morning is Easter Morning, on the Sunday after Easter. The tune is very upbeat and the words convey a message that can live in your heart and … Continue reading →

In a recent blog, I referenced a song that had special meaning in my life and here I am again sharing song lyrics to communicate my message, but it fits perfectly with what I have currently witnessed in light of … Continue reading →

Practice what I preach.  Heard that one before?  I am sure that you have.  There is a common theme that runs through my blogs about the unconditional love, the goodness of our God and the necessity of trusting in God … Continue reading →

It’s a famous picture by Norman Rockwell: “Going to Church on Easter Morning.” There is dad, hunkered down with the Sunday paper while mom and the three children go off to  Easter Services. I never thought that the man staying … Continue reading →

This has been an unusual Holy Week for Christians.  Instead of special services, anticipating and then celebrating the resurrection, we are sheltering in place and worshipping together over the internet.  This year, as I thought about the Last Supper, I … Continue reading →

Would anyone like to take a crack at re-writing the next line, the take-off of a familiar hymn? “Marching as to war” doesn’t quite work for me, even though there is truth to the notion that we are at war … Continue reading →

As I write this blog, I’m in the midst of making hot cross buns.  Having an abundance of time seemed to lend itself to a time-consuming baking project with yeast.   Knead that dough until it’s just right.  Then set it … Continue reading →

I was a widow at 39 years of age, with two young boys. The day after my husband’s the funeral, the boys and I returned to the cemetery and took time to admire the many wreaths and flower gifts that … Continue reading →

When I was in college a “few” years ago, I had the opportunity of performing in the brand new musical Godspell,  based on the Gospel of Matthew.  It was then and still remains my favorite role and I loved every … Continue reading →