Peace

Peace

Growing up, one of the stressful parts of Sunday morning worship for me was the passing of the peace. That may surprise you, considering my extroverted tendencies. As a small child, I remember holding on to Mom’s hand while burying my face in her sleeve for...
Awe & Mystery

Awe & Mystery

Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.—from Joel 2:13 I am often drawn to the awe and mystery of God. Awe and mystery are in many ways lost in a world where we believe that we have to or can prove...
Okay. What’s Next?

Okay. What’s Next?

I’m a planner. I’m a great planner. I love filling out my new calendar for the year. I color-code each family member’s activities. I have stickers and bullet points. It is a thing of beauty. I also love the research that it takes to coordinate a family trip, and have...
Curiosity

Curiosity

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you.”— Luke 6:37-38a Well, if that isn’t a lot to start a Monday with! And yet, I feel like this fits with what I...
On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand. – From My Hope is Built on Nothing Less ELW 596 I want to start this years report with my final paragraph from last years report: I am looking forward to the...