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I am always drawn to Maundy Thursday worship, to hear the lesson from John where Jesus gives the Mandatum, the command, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also … Continue reading →

I grew up in Chicago so what do I know about sheep? For goodness sake, they had sheep in the zoo so we deprived city kids would know what real sheep look like.  Fortunately, I had a seminary professor, Dr. … Continue reading →

Most of you know the spelling for a certain place or condition. My title is based on that, but in a more positive way. Instead of the familiar “h-e-double hockey sticks”, I’m thinking about one of God’s free gifts, that … Continue reading →

Yesterday we began this holiest week of the year.  We may rightly call it the week that changed the world.  We ponder our Savior’s suffering, death and resurrection for us, for you and for me.  Because of the sacrifice we … Continue reading →

“Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion! Raise your voice, Daughter Jerusalem. Your king is coming! A good king who makes all things right, a humble king riding a donkey, a mere colt of a donkey.” The Old Testament prophesy from Zechariah, appears … Continue reading →

Many of you know our daughter from Vermont recently spent 3 weeks with us. We certainlyenjoyed having her here and we are so proud of the young person she was and the adult shehas become. That being said, that outcome … Continue reading →

Or maybe the Procrastinating Gardener. Yep, that’s me. I really do love to plant and tend and watch plants grow and mature. But often, I buy the plants and seeds and they sit for weeks without getting into the soil. … Continue reading →

Last month Silas wrote a devotional about communion. It closed with a stanza of Claire Cloninger’s hymn “Come to the table of mercy.” That reminded me of the many times I communed in the church where I was raised. We … Continue reading →

In just four short days we will celebrate Palm Sunday, in remembrance of Jesus’ ride into Jerusalem. A fitting time to ponder Jill’s words from a blog written several years ago. Traverse in your mind, back to Biblical times and … Continue reading →

I just had my first experience using an AI fast food drive-through. Not a fan. There was no way to verify what was in the wrap I ordered. Then was told I couldn’t get an iced tea; but I gave … Continue reading →