If the stories of the Patriarchs and the Matriarchs were turned into a made-for-cable reality series, today would mark the beginning of the fourth season. And what would make these […]
Countryside Conversations: Gather. Discuss. Connect. Join us for our first Countryside Conversation, Sunday, Aug. 20, in Marys’ Hall at 11:15 a.m. This is a facilitated, reflective and healing discussion on […]
Even though most of his friends denied he ever said it, history credits P.T. Barnum for the line, “There’s a sucker born every minute,”. Here’s something he did say about […]
Well, crap. I mean, shoot! I mean, sorry Jesus! Some of us are out here talking about how Jesus is hugs and butterflies all the time. Meanwhile, he’s out here […]
A scientist in my former congregation, John, and I used to get into friendly arguments about what the most crucial moral and spiritual issue of our day was. I said […]
Stealing your brother’s birthright can be tricky business and justice between brothers can be swift and especially cruel. Because of the deceit involved in stealing his birthright, Esau vowed he […]
Some people have green thumbs, and some people don’t. My Jewish mother-in-law, of blessed memory, had a way with African violets. She also knew how to do donkey tail plants […]
A container of Kentucky Fried Chicken appeared to be dancing in the middle of the dark street, with a life of its own, so we stopped to investigate. Out of […]
Maybe you, like me, have at present no earthly beloved to gather you in their arms and spirit you away to an enchanted love nest. Maybe you, like me, […]
