Inspiration

“Do you have a Pathfinder’s Bible for my son who is a Pathfinder in India?” This was the question that Roc’s mother would ask me at the conclusion of Children’s Church this past Sabbath.   She continued to tell me that they were visiting from India, and were headed back the next day.  I said hello to Roc and his younger brother who were standing next to their … [Read more...] about The Bible, Love and Joy

Happy New Year! Congratulations you have made it through the first week, of the first month, of a brand new decade! For most of us, the New Year is a happy time. Each new year brings the promise of new hopes and dreams. Our ritual on New Year’s Eve is to celebrate into the dawn with our families and friends. Then on New Year’s Day we resign ourselves to reflect. We begin each … [Read more...] about Add Religion to Your Resolution

Celebrated Brazilian author, Paulo Coelho, tells an intriguing story of a fisherman and a businessman. The businessman was sitting by a beach when he saw a fisherman rowing a small boat to the shore, with a good catch of fish. “How long did it take you to catch so many fish?” asked the business man. “Oh, just a short while.” “Then why don’t you stay longer and catch more?” … [Read more...] about HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Every year, Ed and I look forward to setting up our Crèche, the only thing we own that’s Lenox.  Over the years, we’ve collected these pieces and we love to arrange then rearrange them so that the light hits the beautiful depiction of Mary just right, or the magnificent figurine of Joseph as he carefully watches over the Holy Child.  We cherish this tradition, which … [Read more...] about Journey to the Manger

Jesus calls us all to feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, take in strangers, and cloth the naked. He says, “inasmuch as you did it not to the least of these, you did it not to me.” (Matt 25: 35-40). After all, Jesus provided the opportunity to serve when these things were done for him.  Was it not Jesus who asked for water at the well? Was it not Jesus who traveled … [Read more...] about Unto The Least of Them – A Call to Serve