What do we do when we, as a congregation, as a community, as a world, are truly exhausted and need the rest Jesus promises? Is that space still in the sanctuary? Or are we meant to seek peace away from our community as we heal?
Weary and Burdened Read Post »
This year, Ash Wednesday looked like parking in a 12-minute spot on the corner of Bay and Montecito and walking up to the front step of our church building.
Hope is still there Read Post »
The Good Book Club is wrapping up its fourth week today with the conclusion of chapter 10. Our household is participating once again this year, albeit more slowly. So rather than reading about blind Bartimaeus over dinner tonight, we’ll be back in chapter 8 discussing the costs of following Jesus.
What the Good Book Club is teaching us Read Post »
The choices our adult children make might surprise us. Be ready for anything and open to the Spirit.
Pandemic Parenting: Letting Our Children Form Us Read Post »
Lately, I’ve gotten into gardening. We are lucky enough to live in a home on a church property, with places around the property where we can garden.
Have you ever felt like you were the sidekick to a bigger, more outstanding personality?
Barnabas: Child of Encouragement Read Post »
What do we do when we can’t be together in person? Miriam shares how her youth group stays socially and spiritually connected while physically distant from one another.
Keeping our community: spiritual connection and physical distance Read Post »