Before Jesus went to his death, at his last supper, he prayed, “Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” (John 17:11b) He prayed for his church, for all of us who would come after him in faith. His is a […]
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This week Barbara Bush valiantly decided to forego active treatment and only receive comfort care during her last days. With this choice she has brought end of life decisions to the forefront of the public eye. As a chaplain at a retirement community for twelve years and teaching death and dying courses, talking about such […]
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When I was growing up, each Easter, the Easter bunny hid candies in our basement. This meant we kids had to clean the basement because the Easter bunny wouldn’t leave candy in a dirty basement. Thus my mom got her basement cleaned every year and a jump on her spring cleaning. I was not as […]
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Book Five of my Dancing through Life Series, Delicious Secrets, is now available for pre-order for $1.99. It will be released on Memorial Weekend, just in time for the summer reading season. Secretaries are supposed to be the keepers of secrets. Marcie, the main character, has a lot to learn about secrets and life. Delicious Secrets is […]
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Why is it so hard for some people to maintain a spirit of celebration? I ask this, knowing I am one such person. I find the struggles of everyday life and the penitence of the Lenten season much easier to deal with than seven weeks of Easter celebration. Who can keep up a party atmosphere […]
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Jesus is risen, Alleluia! What more is there to say? Jesus lived, died and rose from the dead. The last days of Jesus’ life are depicted in these windows. Jesus, even on the cross, is glorious as he prepares to go to his Father. The sunlight shining behind this window has obscured many of the […]
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Just in time for Easter – Season of New Life is now available. In Jesus’ death and Resurrection, God has given us a promise that no matter what situation we encounter, God is powerful enough to help us overcome it. This short book of reflections helps us realize our opportunities for hope and growth through […]
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There’s a story about a Scorpion and an Old Man. In the story, the old man sees a scorpion floating helplessly in the water. The old man quickly stretches out his arm to rescue the drowning creature. When he touched it, the scorpion stung him. Instinctively the man withdrew his hand. A minute later, after […]
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As a child, I never attended Good Friday services. We only had one car and my dad needed it for work. Mom made us stay inside during the afternoon out of the respect for the day. We did, however, attend Holy Thursday services. I don’t remember a lot about the service, but I do remember […]
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Next week, Christians throughout the world will be remembering Jesus’ last days on this earth through the services of Holy Week. We journey with Jesus through his triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, his last meal with his disciples on Holy Thursday, and his walk carrying the cross to his death on Good Friday. […]
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