Author Archives: Nancy Duncan

“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled … Continue reading →

St Brigid: Healer John 11:17-44 Healing. We all want it. Few of us understand healings power and complexity. To heal from old wounds, we need to let go of old ways.  We know that medically.  After I suffered a concussion, … Continue reading →

It is past time to listen to the voices of people of color. Art, music and poetry help us to tell and glimpse the truth. Enjoy this video of art painted on damaged buildings in Columbus, Ohio coupled with a … Continue reading →

Hide and Seek Do we play hide and seek with God? Does God play hide and seek with us? Do we all play hide and seek together? Click link for recent sermon with original music composed for the occasion by … Continue reading →

“We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their creator certain inalienable rights, among them life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Declaration of Independence Not women. Not indigenous … Continue reading →

Every day we tell stories, recount events, and share insights about our day, our lives, and our world. How we tell the story impacts what comes next. Today I share a Ted Talk podcast about how to create podcasts. But … Continue reading →

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying loudly, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that … Continue reading →

“Dear God, I am weary. When, O Lord, can we return to normal? Please. Pretty PLEASE.” Rev. Donna Schaper stated the obvious in her devotional today. “We are not going back. We are moving forward.” “How do we sing the … Continue reading →

Krista Tippett has a powerful interview with Ruby Sales, an activist in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. I found it to be very powerful when I first heard it several years ago and it is no less relevant … Continue reading →

Too often we read the Bible in ways that make us look good. Too often we read history from the view of the winners. Erna Kim Hackkett observes that the Bible is focused on the community of all the people. … Continue reading →