Nov 15, 2023 | Reflections, Updates
Image: Laura Sunderland Everyday Saints It’s “saints” season, and one of the hymns I’ve always liked, even though it’s a bit sing-song and trite is “I sing a song of the saints of God” (Episcopal hymnal #193). Maybe you know it– my favorite part is the last verse,...
Oct 18, 2023 | Reflections
Image: Nina Bisognani Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, *a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, *and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea;Though its waters rage and foam, *and though...
Oct 4, 2023 | Reflections, Updates
Image: Nina Bisognani A Family Tradition The air is crisp. Red and yellow hues begin to wash over leafy green trees in our yards. We decorate our doorsteps with colorful pumpkins and chrysanthemums that echo the changes we see in nature. Memories of cookouts...
Sep 13, 2023 | Reflections, Updates
Image: Barbara Ryther Relying on Philippians 4:13 Barbara Kautz I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. King James Bible 1611 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me....
Aug 30, 2023 | Reflections, Updates
Image:Barbara Ryther Paths Barbara Ryther Those of us who make a practice of walking on beaches generally choose a particular path. Much as with life, we have our reasons for our choices, based on personality, circumstances or mood of the day, or perhaps habit....
Aug 30, 2023 | Reflections
Image: Melanie Kyer Small Town Summer Small town summer means blessing: Picking up a box of bruised peaches at the farmer’s market and making jam, then giving a jar to the mechanic down the road who fixed your air conditioning. Small town summer shouldn’t mean a...