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One of Winnie the Pooh’s most famous quotes is, “A hug is always the right size.”  According to Google, “Frequent hugging and hand-holding can help to lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. Hugging boosts self-esteem. Touch is a powerful language … Continue reading →

Do you ever have those days when you are full of bliss when you awaken? Last Saturday was one of those days for me.  This joy actually started the day before as I was able to do some of the … Continue reading →

June 8th will be the anniversary of my mother’s death. She left this world quietly and peacefully, just as she had lived her long faith-filled life. My mother once told me that she could not discuss theological concepts with me … Continue reading →

Today commemorates John XXIII as Bishop of Rome in the ELCA church calendar. It seems odd to some that Lutherans would remember a post-reformation pope, but John was special. He was born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli on November 25, 1881, in … Continue reading →

These poignant lyrics by Marty Parks linger in my mind. The chorus goes like this:    “Somebody went to the throne of heaven, somebody lifted my name,  Bringing me into His holy presence, saying what I could not say. Somebody … Continue reading →

 NO, I am not referencing that movie which I have never seen. I guess I’ve just always perceived it as a “chick-flick”. Do you ever wish you had more common sense? Every. Day. Of. My. Life. (I don’t know how … Continue reading →

This morning we wake to Memorial Day, the federal holiday on which we as Americans remember all those who have died while serving in our country’s armed forces.  Our observance goes back to 1868 when the nation decorated the graves … Continue reading →

Fred Rogers, an author, producer, host and Presbyterian minister, created a preschool television show viewed by so many.  My boys, as toddlers, LOVED watching Mr. Rogers and his neighborhood of characters.  The song he sang, “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” … Continue reading →

The following is a post I received from a Facebook friend this week and I thought it held such a wonderful message, I wanted to share it.  It was written by Joanna Sanders who is a Villanova graduate and also … Continue reading →

This is a solemn holiday weekend.  A sharp contrast between the beginning of a fun-filled season of sun, food and enjoyment and the remembrance of those brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country; often … Continue reading →