Isaiah 2:4b … they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks… Giving thanks for those who bring comfort and healing to those that experience the sword of pain, isolation, fear, poverty, hunger or danger.
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BLINDING LIGHT: Christ the King to Epiphany ~ Week 1, Entry 1
The full light of God is so bright that it is hard for us to take, much like looking straight into the sun. But, when the Kingdom Comes in its fullness, we will be in the un-mediated presence of the Trinity. We will see the face of God in all its blazing brightness.Continue reading “BLINDING LIGHT: Christ the King to Epiphany ~ Week 1, Entry 1”
The Journey of Faith from Christ the King to Epiphany
Christ the King Sunday and the weeks that follow are my favorite time in the Christian calendar. I love the way the lectionary moves progressively from the majesty of the Kingdom realized in its blazing fullness at Christ’s Second Coming to its humble beginning in the soft light of the manger. Each liturgical year, weContinue reading “The Journey of Faith from Christ the King to Epiphany”
When the Shoe’s on the Other Foot
A colleague of mine said that being Presbyterian has been a spiritual discipline for her, in that she has learned to live in obedience with decisions made by a majority that did not include her. One of the things that congregations departing our denomination have noted is that there has been a shift in powerContinue reading “When the Shoe’s on the Other Foot”
Walking in the Shadows of Dementia
Last week, I shared some personal news with my Presbytery colleagues that relates to an imminent transition for me and my family. Over two years ago, my beloved husband was diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. Sadly, it has now come to the point that in order to provide for his safety and well-being, I am looking forContinue reading “Walking in the Shadows of Dementia”
Thoughts & Images from the Heart 