Remember…. you are dust… you are beloved The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, slow to anger and of great kindness. For he himself knows whereof we are made; he remembers that we are but dust. (Psalm 103:8,14) Dear Friends,  Recently a friend asked me, “Does it bother you to put ashes on children’s […]

For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building. – 1 Corinthians 3:9 Dear Friends,  Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. The ubiquitous February 14th. Heart-shaped boxed candy and roses are its traditional hallmarks. Admittedly, I’m not much for personally celebrating this quasi-holiday. It often outright sneaks up on me. Still, I enjoy […]

Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth… you are the light of the world…” – Matthew 5:13, 14 Dear Friends,  This past Sunday was a glorious day at Epiphany! Joyful Noise offered the light of their music; Dana, our Children, Youth, and Family Minister, delighted us with a message to the children (and us […]

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen”- Ephesians 3:20-21 Dear Friends,  God’s power at work within us is a […]