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This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day. A holiday that my husband refers to as an afterthought to Mother’s Day. One that had to be created to be fair; one that creates difficulty finding appropriate gifts and one that is often … Continue reading →

Today in the year 313 the Edict of Milan by the Roman Emperors Constantine and Licinius was posted in Nicomedia. The proclamation granted freedom of religion for people in the Empire which meant it was now legal to be a … Continue reading →

June – the month of brides and weddings! Ah marriage! I remember so well. I’m in love with a girl at 23. It’s bliss. We’ll be happy forever! Then reality hits! Everything that was once I, me or mine, now … Continue reading →

Each of our days, even if one is retired, has a special place in our weeks and in our lives. There are certain things we do on certain days; even rest and leisure have their schedule of rhythm. Monday is … Continue reading →

We’ve been introducing sections of Marty Haugen’s “Mass of Creation” in our Sunday worship.  You may be wondering, just who is Marty Haugen? Well, in brief, here’s his story.  Marty Haugen was born December 30, 1950, in Wanamingo, Minnesota and … Continue reading →

Just home from attending a funeral. The husband’s death was quite sudden and the wife’s life upended. Both my friend and her husband are Christians and though this was a shock, comfort enveloped the family knowing their husband and father … Continue reading →

I’m sure all of you have come across people in your life who are called “Debbie or Denny Downers”.  They are the Eeyore’s of life. The glass is always “half empty” or even completely empty. If you gave them $50, … Continue reading →

Where does the time go?  This is a question that my husband asks me all the time.  “Into the past,” I reply.  Doesn’t it?  Time is a relative concept to my way of thinking.  But, what if I could turn … Continue reading →

P. D. James was the author of the mystery novels featuring Commander Adam Dalgleish. She was an active member of the Church of England, but she described her character Dalgleish as a “respectful agnostic.” He was the son of an … Continue reading →

Bzzzzzzzz. Swat, swish, ah, those pesky pests that flit against our feet or worse yet, into our faces.Have you ever had a nagging buzz from within? A pesky pest of a thought. A tingling nudge that wouldn’t stop. I know … Continue reading →