by Mary Lou Edgar. Recently Dan and I watched the movie, The Shack. We had both read the book and been moved by it; however, the movie made it more real. The Shack is the story of a man whose child was murdered. It appears in the story that this man has a dream where […]
Reflections on Our Christian Faith
Every week, a reflection is posted by a thoughtful writer, a member of our congregation. These writers are not ordained clergy but the Episcopal Church encourages every member to be a minister of Christ.
Reflection – We All Deserve A Chance
by Mary Lou Edgar. Many of you know that I worked in adoption and foster care for my entire career. May is Foster Care Month and I thought I would share how my work relates to my spiritual life. I knew I wanted to adopt children when I was very young. I thought about it […]
Reflection – Easter Resolutions and Real Change
Reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022 by Mary Lou Edgar. “Just after daybreak Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.” –John 21:4 Can I Change? Easter is such an emotional time. Lent has ended, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, and I get […]
Reflection: Newness Of Life
“Newness of Life” reflection for February 27, 2022 by Christina Brennan Lee for the 8th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C. “Newness of Life” — Have you ever noticed those three words in prayers from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)? I wouldn’t have recognized them by themselves yet I have used them countless times […]
Your Heart’s Desire
A reflection for February 20, 2022 on Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-12,41-42; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50; and Luke 6:27-38 by Danny N. Schweers. Your Heart’s Desire The Bible readings for Sunday, February 20, 2022 are powerful, some of the most challenging you will find. In Luke 6, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. In Genesis, […]
