April 27, 2020: The Hard “Why” Question
Acts 2:42-47 Yesterday I had a conversation with friends who are not fans of the church or religion. I am usually confident answering “what” and “how” questions, that’s what they train us in seminary to do after all…. Read More
Apr 25, 2020: Common Prayer
One of my friends got me into something called “Common Prayer”. I know, this must sound about as nerdy as it gets. Instead of getting into Game of Thrones or Tiger King, I got into common prayer. But… Read More
Apr 24, 2020: Still Doubting
Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:28 I love this painting called “Doubting,” John Granville Gregory’s 2010 version of Caravaggio’s painting “The Incredulity of Saint Thomas” of 1602. Even in the midst of our… Read More
Apr 23, 2020: The Little Things That Matter
In the book “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews, Jones, a wise old man speaks to Henry, a younger teenager saying: “A squirrel climbed onto the Metro-North Railroad power lines near New York City. He set off an electrical surge, which weakened an overhead bracket. The bracket allowed a wire to dangle toward the tracks. The wire tangled in… Read More
Apr 22, 2020: Creation Care
Today is Earth Day, and I wanted to honor the 50th annual celebration of Earth Day with a reflection following the theme of “Creation Care”. Many Christians use this term to refer to our commitments to environmental stewardship… Read More
Apr 21, 2020: Surprising Joy
God brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. Galatians 5:22
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Last Updated: April 29, 2020 by Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson
Apr 28, 2020: Celebrate What’s Right with the World
My friend, Dewitt Jones, used to be a photographer for National Geographic. Whenever he went out to shoot photos, he was always charged with “Celebrate what’s right with the world.” With all the negativity in the news and anxiety over… Read More