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It’s snowing. No, the snow is stopping.  But the roads are still snowy. Driveways haven’t been plowed. But little snow is predicted between now and tomorrow afternoon. Some people should stay home and stay safe. No heroics are necessary. Others … Continue reading →

The angels appeared to those on the margins: a poor teenager and shepherds. And they were afraid. Jesus chose fishermen, tax collectors, foreigners, disreputable women,  to share the news of God’s love and mercy. God appears in unexpected ways and … Continue reading →

I looked into a child’s eyes, handed him a  Deep Blue Kids Bible, full of pictures and sidebars with commentary and questions relevant for children, and told him about the special passage I had marked for him.  Surely the presence … Continue reading →

I awoke on my day off. “I’ll go for a swim,” I thought to myself. Gathered the stuff together–swim suit, shampoo, conditioner, towel….  Forgot the goggles. Started the drive to the big Y–the one with the pool. “Long drive,” I … Continue reading →

When I was a kid, I lived on the campus of a private school.  On Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, we often went to the athletic fields and cheered for the Orange and Blue. My father wore a blue baseball cap … Continue reading →

Last night, many were gathered to hear women’s voices as Maine-ly Harmony sang songs of joy and hope, faith and love.   Women’s voices filled our sanctuary to raise awareness about domestic violence and support the work of New Hope for Women. During … Continue reading →

What a joy to return to a congregation who cared enough to offer me three months of time away—a restorative and healing time. Thank you. What delight to glimpse the ministry this community of faith did together and the excitement … Continue reading →

I like politics.  I enjoy good oratory and debate.  Disagreements between good and insightful people can be good and healthy.  Thanks to all the good, thoughtful and hard working people who choose to run for office–whether for president, congress, state house, … Continue reading →

I stand with LBGTQ family, friends and strangers. I stand with Muslims whose hearts are breaking. I follow Jesus who said, “love one another.” I follow Jesus who embraced foreigners and outcasts. Yesterday, I chose the theme for next Sunday’s … Continue reading →

“They” say pray.  “They” ask “what is your spiritual practice?”  What is it you do for 20 minutes a day to breath in God’s presence? Why is it so hard for me to simply pause and pray?  My communication with … Continue reading →