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
John 20:1-9 “Enter the Tomb” It’s 4 in the morning. Mary couldn’t sleep. She’s overcome with feelings of grief and hopelessness at the loss of her Lord, Jesus. No one else in the house is awake yet. She… Read More
John 19:19-22 “The Inscription” So often, when we imagine Jesus’ final moments, we picture Him alone, abandoned by His disciples for fear of persecution. But Jesus wasn’t alone. If we take seriously the accounts of the gospels, then… Read More
Posted: June 8, 2019 by Rola Al Ashkar
Reflection May 26, 2019 by Rola Al Ashkar
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