Monthly Archives: August 2024

 Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my … Continue reading →

 When my husband and I were on our month-long trip in May, we stopped at several places we had not been before.  One of them was the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. We both enjoy sports and especially … Continue reading →

Growing up wasn’t always easy. Mom and Dad wanted what was best for me, and that included following the strict rules of our church. We could not eat meat on Friday. We always fasted for three hours before receiving communion. … Continue reading →

Dominic de Guzmán (1170-1221) was a Spanish priest who founded the Order of Preachers also called the Dominicans. Dominic wanted the order to be devoted to prayer and study, but also to go out to preach to people. The Dominicans … Continue reading →

I’ve been having great lunches this week: cucumbers and tomatoes picked fresh from our garden, drizzled with some Italian dressing and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. And I’ve been having fresh-picked blueberries in my morning cereal. Everything’s really starting to … Continue reading →

(with acknowledgment to NYT bestselling author Matthew Kelly) His book “Holy Moments” was gifted to me, and I “re-gifted” it to an  end table in our church narthex. If you attend or are a member of Joy, maybe you noticed … Continue reading →

The Summer Olympics are here!  Athletes train for years to compete at this highest of levels.  They have waited four years since the last summer Olympics and will wait another four for the next.  The pressure is on for a … Continue reading →

When you pray the Lord’s Prayer, one line is…Thy (Your) Will Be Done. Do you mean that? Are you really asking for God to provide what is HIS WILL? Oh my, that is tough one! Sometimes or possibly many times … Continue reading →

When we are preparing to delve into uncharted territory (or waters), we enter with a certain degree of trepidation. To leave what is comfortable and secure takes considerable courage. I have never been much of a risk-taker. There is a … Continue reading →

This past Sunday had a hit parade of Biblical readings.  The reading from Samuel provides the basis for a rather racy and violent novel. But I don’t want to write about David and his actions. The portion from Ephesians offers … Continue reading →