The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. One of the consistent themes of this experience is the collective uncertainty of what we are going through. In all honesty, none of us really knows what the future will bring (not that we did before the pandemic, either, but that’s not the point). But […]
Healthy Living
Walking
A recent lectionary text that has been sticking with me was Luke 24:13-35. The story told includes two people walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, which we are told is a distance of about 7 miles. As they are walking and talking, Jesus joins them, though they don’t realize it is Jesus. When they reach Emmaus, […]
Do Not Fear
So do not fear, for I am with you:do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.Isaiah 41:10 The events of the last week have changed the course of life as we know it in the United States. In the end, […]
Mind, Body, Spirit
“My body and mind may fail, but God is my strength and my portion forever.”Psalm 73:26 It’s the year 2020. As I write this on New Year’s Day, I cannot help but reflect on what this year may bring forth. For me, my family, my friends and for our world. This sense of unknowing can […]
Finding a Safe Place
The picture with this post is of the Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon. It’s a beautiful place, an oasis of tranquility in the midst of a busy city. On tour through the garden, our guide pointed out various Chinese symbols and icons. For example, she told us that the bat stands for good fortune and […]
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