Monthly Archives: April 2025

It is not so difficult to fathom what the family, friends and followers of Jesus were thinking and feeling. They had witnessed His arrest, beatings and crucifixion. They believed in Him, trusting He was their longed-for Jewish Messiah.  His existence had … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, we celebrate Easter, the most important day in Christianity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. This event is central to the Christian faith and is considered a joyous occasion of hope and new life!  This message showed up in … Continue reading →

Wow! Here it is Holy Week already. It must be my age but only yesterday was the Christmas Season. Soon it will be summer and Christmas right after that! Got to live in the moment.  In this moment, I have … Continue reading →

Maundy Thursday is about the Last Supper. The account of it includes some very discomforting words. Jesus says to his disciples: “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.” We know that’s … Continue reading →

Navy Band San Francisco was my first duty station. I arrived at Naval Station Treasure Island, where the band was located, in January 1982. As a twenty-year-old, it was slightly mind-altering. I didn’t have a car and lived in the … Continue reading →

I’m trying to picture the Jordan River with reeds growing profusely along the shores.  Reeds, tall, slender plants, are commonly found in marshy or wetland areas.   In Biblical times the reeds were used in the construction of baskets, mats and … Continue reading →

 Zechariah, a prophet, writing in the Old Testament, told us about this event in Jesus’ life. Zechariah 9:9, tells us a king is coming to Jerusalem riding on a donkey. All four of the Gospels describe Jesus’ arrival riding on … Continue reading →

Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued: when they can give and receive without judgement; when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.  Author Unknown We all are probably aware staying … Continue reading →

It was a cold winter day in 1968 when my hubby and I walked into the realtor’s office for the closing on our first home. We would sign our names to a document, committing ourselves to paying thousands of dollars … Continue reading →