Dec 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Image: Barbara Ryther “Peace” Such an easy word to say.A soft exhalation through briefly closed lips, then a gentle hush. Saying it is the easy part. Finding it is harder. What does it look like to you? A dove, a crane, a thousand cranes?A candle in an Advent wreath?A...
Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Image: Nina Bisognani Random Thoughts It is almost dark. I am sitting in front of the firepit on our patio while my husband is in the kitchen cooking asparagus to go with our dinner. The air is full of ocean sounds; reminders that we are only across the street. The...
Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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....