“It’s All Been Done Before” Today is February 2, Groundhog Day. My family has always had something of a connection to Groundhog Day. My dad grew up in a small “town” (really a ¼ mile stretch of road between 2 hills with about 10 homes) about 15 miles from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Most summers, one of … [Read more…]
“Transformation: With Water” A colleague and former classmate of mine, Heather, writes a devotion each week to go along with that week’s Lectionary (a seasonal Scripture guide) reading. A couple of weeks ago she shared a reflection on baptism and transformation that made an impression on me. I hope you will be as blessed by … [Read more…]
“Helvetica and Filling in the Gaps” While we were in New York last month, one of the many highlights of the week was taking in a couple of Broadway shows. One of the shows we saw was titled Gutenberg! The Musical! It was so much fun. The show portrays 2 aspiring playwrights (Bud & Doug) … [Read more…]
New Year, One Word: Compassion Over Christmas, our family took a trip to NYC–along with half the world’s population! It was beyond crowded at most of the tourist spots. Just for some perspective, here’s a look at our ferry on the way back from Ellis Island: See those life vests up above? Just decoration…if that … [Read more…]
“In The Beginning” In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” … [Read more…]
“To Be Known” The other day, as I was talking to my 15-year-old in the kitchen, I noticed that he was sporting a new watch–a Hello Kitty watch. Where’d you get that?, I asked. And then answered my own question before he could get there. His buddy, _____, of course. This is the same friend who … [Read more…]
“Mary’s Song” My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me – holy is his name. His mercy extends to … [Read more…]
“The Advent Dilemma” “Slow down!” I called, pulling in with both arms on a leash stretched taut between our big baby of a Great Dane puppy and my hand–her barreling down the trail and me being dragged behind. “You go my pace! I don’t go yours!” I cried as she finally came to a standstill, … [Read more…]
“December 1st” I was looking through my Facebook memories this morning (the record of things I’ve posted on this date in years past), and I found the following: I love a new year and the idea of 365 days (366 in 2024) of opportunities awaiting me. The New Year represents a clean slate, options, possibilities, … [Read more…]
“I Wish You Hadn’t Said That” Do not suppose I have come to bring peace to earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law – a man’s enemies will be the … [Read more…]