Posted October 20th, 2021
Advent, the time of hopeful anticipation of the coming of the Messiah, should not be rushed or short-changed.
Posted October 20th, 2021
Isaiah prophesizes that God will swallow up death and wipe away our tears — and there will be no more racial injustice.
Posted September 28th, 2021
The PC(USA)’s Peace & Global Witness Offering supports ministries that bring Christ’s peace to situations involving conflict and injustice.
Posted September 10th, 2021
When change or results don’t come fast enough, people may lose patience with God and turn to false gods — yet God forgives our waywardness.
Posted September 9th, 2021
Since biblical times, people have pined for “the good old days,” but their memory may not account for what oppression was really like.
Posted September 7th, 2021
Along the High Trestle Trail, late-summer berries are setting on.
Elderberries hang purple from red branches, dressed like Red Hat ladies out on the town. Honeysuckle opts for Christmas colors, setting red balls among still-green leaves. And the clustered white berries of the local dogwood carry dark center spots that make them look like manic eyeballs.
Seeing the berries cheers me up.
Posted September 7th, 2021
The PC(USA) suggests some creative ways to boost charitable giving and build fun and engagement.
Posted September 3rd, 2021
God’s Spirit was on display when 15 people were baptized, 11 were confirmed, and many families became church members.
Posted September 2nd, 2021
Many churches are welcoming pets into their sanctuaries, as well as integrating ministries for animals and their owners.
