Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king […]
Beloved by Hannah Campbell Gustafson
Our 2.5 year old daughter Leona sleeps in our bed. It is what is right for our family, and while there are challenges, overall it has been a gift to practice bed sharing. In a few weeks, Leona will transition out of the toddler room at her Montessori school to a room with children ages […]
COVID and Candles by Bob Griggs
At my church, First UCC in Northfield, Minnesota, I watched the lighting of the first two Advent candles, symbolizing hope and peace, via our Zoom worship and will watch the lighting of the candles for the last two Sundays in Advent the same way. This is the reality of Advent in 2020, the Advent of […]
