November 16, 2023

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,...

October 19, 2023

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...

October 5, 2023

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...

September 21, 2023

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....

September 7, 2023

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....

August 24, 2023

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...