by Keeva Kase I am often amazed at the spiritual insight of my nearly four-year-old son. On a recent trip to the store, Ketch asked me, “Dad, what is most important in life?” This is not like the indefatigable “why?” after each level of explanation of reasons that a car needs gas or the sky … Continue reading
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Psalm 98: Sing a New Song!
by Lynace Pabst Veit Scripture: Psalm 98 (NRSV) 1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. 2 The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. 3 He … Continue reading
What I Learned from my Cancer Diagnosis
–This post is from Julia Roller, and is re-posted from her blog. I was 39 weeks pregnant when I was diagnosed with breast cancer last October. I’m not sure what (or who) exactly caused me to ask my nurse-practitioner to do a breast exam at my OB-GYN appointment. At the time it felt like part … Continue reading
For All These Good Things
by Erika Marksbury I began a ritual with my boys. It was one of those attempts to draw us closer to each other, to remind us of what matters, to cultivate a way of thinking about and being in the world. Each night, after they’re in bed, tucked under their covers, I ask them to … Continue reading
Everything Is Awesome
~by Julia Roller We went to see The Lego Movie at the drive-in a few weeks ago. Popcorn, Reese’s Pieces, beanbags and blankets in the back of the car–it was a sublime evening. The whole way home, all four of us kept humming the movie’s theme song, “Everything Is Awesome.” A few days later, my … Continue reading
Do You Know Him?
When we moved into our house this past July, just four months ago, the previous owners left us so many surprises…like REALLY GOOD surprises. A lawn mower. A wheelbarrow. Stand alone storage cabinets. Mid-century modern shelves. A cozy vintage chair and footrest. Tools and a work bench in the garage. Even a Star Wars collectible … Continue reading
Prayer: Encircle us and embrace us, God. As the days get shorter, visit us in the busyness of our lives. Awaken us with crisp winds to see your blessings all around us. You are here. We are here. Encircle us in your love. Amen. Scripture: Luke 17:11-19 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going … Continue reading
A Month of Gratitude
On facebook this month, many of my friends have taken the gratitude challenge. Every day in November, they will list those things for which they are grateful. While I don’t often participate in that online, our family does focus on that at our dinner table during November. In the spirit of gratitude for which we … Continue reading
A Day of Yes
As a minister and a mother, I have a relentless, nagging sensation that I should always be doing something else. If I’m folding laundry, should I instead be reading with my son? If I’m answering e-mail, should I be visiting the sick instead? If I’m reading a book about prayer, should I be working on … Continue reading
Just Say Thank You
I’ve drilled it into my kids to always say “thank you,” Even if it seems like something small to them. Gratitude is important, even for the little things. “Thanks for helping me with my hair this morning, Mom.” “Thanks for the ride!” I don’t get those words nearly as much as I’d like. And so, … Continue reading
Practicing Families 