One poster in a daily devotional discussion group observed that having grown up in a particular faith tradition, she appreciated the ways in which it had developed her spiritually. “But I was never taught that there was any other … Read More
Jesus’ life provides the template, the BEST example, of how we are to grow in six ways (Luke 2:52). Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy became the standard for understanding human development and setting institutional policies to support healthy populations after WWII. However, … Read More
In a Facebook discussion there was conversation about “idolatry.” Such discussions always take me back to the ways in which God has dealt with it in my life. I had sought deacon ordination in The UMC starting in 2008 … Read More
One meme on Facebook offered this: “Jesus sat down and ate with sinners, did he not? That doesn’t mean he supported what they did. But it also didn’t keep him from loving them.” I have been pondering the nature of … Read More
I had decorated for Christmas. I had been to a sweet, festive Christmas gathering among members of my extended family whom I see usually only for funerals or weddings. I had read and listened to Luke and Isaiah and other … Read More
What’s on my mind? ……Delighting in a lovely, unique Christmas card, the design of which is made using banana bark! On first glance one might see Madonna and Child with Dove….. but somehow it suggests to me, as well, Hagar … Read More
Thinking About Real Love Two Essential Elements of Love In God’s Image I’ve had several opportunities recently to reflect on the subject of “love”.. mostly in regard to Advent themes and the love of God for us and the call … Read More
Romans 15:13-17- “May the God of HOPE fill you with all JOY and PEACE as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with HOPE by the power of the Holy Spirit.” This coming week we will shift from … Read More
It seems to me that if we believe that God is the Triune Godhead, immutable and united as One, and that Jesus Christ is the Incarnate God and the Holy Spirit is the spirit of God present in our hearts … Read More
Someone asked this week how Titus 2 is supported…My reply was that our ministry is supported by faith and the favor of God, donations from the community and modest student fees of families that are able to pay and students … Read More