Author Archives: joyocala

One of the most influential theologians of the later 20th and early 21st centuries is Jürgen Moltmann. We could discuss his important books like Theology of Hope and The Crucified God, but I want to talk about his conversion to Christianity. Moltmann’s family … Continue reading →

Would you say that a goose is wise?  Would you say that it is wonderful?  Well, I would.  Although we have all heard the term “silly goose”, I find geese to be quite wise.  Notice that they do not stay … Continue reading →

Where will the great American experiment take us?  I would rather hope that we are more concerned about where our faith journey takes us.  I think that as we get older, with more of our lives in the rearview mirror, … Continue reading →

How fitting in these troubled times – beset by illness and unrest, we share an underlying disquiet that fills our days and nights.  Individually we face illness, changes, and loss; at best our lives are unsettled.   Just a quick look … Continue reading →

Have you ever had a KIND snack bar?  They are nutritious and delicious.  I do not work for the company, but am just mentioning Daniel Lubetzky’s company and its clever name to the tasty bars they create. The short four-letter word KIND brings to mind Ephesians … Continue reading →

How often do you find yourself “making a mountain out of a molehill”?  Maybe you spend a lot of time “crying over spilled milk”? Do you often find yourself “making much ado about nothing”?  This is a very common reaction … Continue reading →

I should have been writing my weekly blog.  However, on my way to my “office” (located in a little shed in the very little yard), I noticed that my even littler garden needed water-badly.  How could this be?  It’s been … Continue reading →

Capfulls! Hatfulls! Baskets full!Bushels full! Barrels full! Barn floors full!–and a little heap under the stairs!   Adapted from an Apple Wassail, Devon, England                My Dad’s family saved money by buying  apples by the bushel. The problem with … Continue reading →

We try every day to follow Christ’s teachings. We listen for the urging of God’s voice within us.  But, it’s not so easy.  We are born with a sinful nature; we struggle against temptations large and small.  Then Bam!  We’ve … Continue reading →

Every Sunday we profess our faith with the Apostles or Nicene Creed. We state our belief in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We know that it is the Spirit who leads us. It took me many years to … Continue reading →