“Make no mistake: if He rose at allit was as His body;if the cells’ dissolution did not reverse, the moleculesreknit, the amino acids rekindle,the Church will fall.” Christ is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  Alleluia!The following poem quoted above is titled, “Seven Stanzas at Easter,” written by John Updike.  The entire poem is beautiful, and I would recommend looking it up to read the whole thing. ...  Read More

Exiles. That is a good word for us as Christians to understand. Especially since our Lenten focus on Thursday’s is titled, “Singing with the Exiles.”   Read More

Airing Some Clean Laundry!You’ve heard of airing dirty laundry—a practice I don’t recommend, and I certainly don’t intend to do that now.  However, airing (or drying) clean laundry is good! Part of the process involves the use of a “lint” filter.  This crucial, yet simple invention makes dryers possible!  It keeps fires from starting, and enables the dryer to safely expel the moist, warm air that ...  Read More

As I sit and write this article, it’s really dismal outside.  Cold.  Gray.  Freezing rain.  Black ice.   My thoughts turn to warmer days.Almost two dozen years ago, in the summertime, I took my daughter, Clarissa, fishing.  She remembers the exact day.  I put aside all notions of looking for “lunkers” and anchored near where I knew the bluegills would be biting.  I “perfected” the art of bobber fi...  Read More

You may be quite familiar with Psalm 46:10… “Be still and know that I am God.” (NIV) This beautiful yet simple Bible verse has helped many of us through difficult and distracting times.   Read More