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Why Lent?

Good Morning Friends, On our Lenten journey today, I want to offer a little honesty about aging, caregiving, and the questions that arise in both. My grandchildren are in that stage where everything gets dumped out and every answer is met with a persistent “Why?” I’ve learned their question isn’t defiance—it’s an invitation to stay … Continue reading Why Lent? →

If You Would You Like To Have A Do Over Are You Listening And Singing A Tune To God’s Prompting?

Good Morning Friends, Today’s lectionary is about the good side of what can happen when people get a second chance. The examples are some stubborn people. We have Jonah, who finally goes to Nineveh and revival comes. And then we have the story of Mary and busy Martha.  Both Mary and Martha were followers of … Continue reading If You Would You Like To Have A Do Over Are You Listening And Singing A Tune To God’s Prompting? →

What Signs Of Jonah Are Guiding Us Today?

Good Morning Friends, Well after reading today’s lectionary selection I thought I would meditate on aligning my will with God’s purpose gleaning from the life of Jonah. But I am not sure how willing my spirit is some days. Caring for three grandchildren five days a week puts a stress on me. Two of them have reached … Continue reading What Signs Of Jonah Are Guiding Us Today? →

If We Are Seeking A Sign From God, Is It One Of The Peace, Resurrection And Love Of Jesus?

Good Morning Friends, Today’s lectionary selection is designed to help us to reconcile the promises of God with the Kingdom of the God in the places and people and the tension of the church and society realizing that all this that is happening in our history now, from hurricanes to politics is to ultimately be … Continue reading If We Are Seeking A Sign From God, Is It One Of The Peace, Resurrection And Love Of Jesus? →