Luke 24:44-51 I enjoy watching science fiction. Through all the technology and otherworldliness, science fiction is at its very heart about asking the big questions. Questions of mortality, eternity, morality, and responsibility. As I was reflecting on the… Read More
Acts 16: 9, 10, 14; John 5: 2-7 “An Unexpected Visitor” One of things I learned in this country is the concept of “personal space.” And that includes not touching your hair if I see a loose strand… Read More
Acts 11:1-10; Revelation 21: 1-5 The Aha Moment Dear friends, The movie “Summer of 42” that came out in 1971 is about three boys coming of age during a summer in Work War Two and a young woman… Read More
John 10:24-30 “Mothers and the Father” Today, I would like to share a few things I have learned about faith from some “spiritual mothers” in the church. But first, we’re going to take a detour and talk about… Read More
John 21: 12-19 The Sum of All Our Choices Dear friends, Twice a week I volunteer at William Land Elementary School. I simultaneously learn and help teach the new sixth grade math. Every week I wonder whether I… Read More
John 20:19-31 Which day is this? When I was in seminary, I participated in a Spring play about the life of Joan of Arc. She was a simple girl from Domrémy in France who claimed to have received… Read More
Last Updated: March 6, 2020 by Rola Al Ashkar
Pentecost Reflection June 9, 2019 by Rola Al Ashkar
John 14:16-17, 26; Acts 2:1-4 As I was finishing this reflection yesterday, my best friend called me and said “I am bored in Ukraine.” I said “how could you get bored while you’re on vacation in Ukraine?? You… Read More