There is something heart-expanding about the Pentecost story.  The followers of Jesus, formed by three years of teachings and healings, by the experience of his

a poetic interpretation of Luke 10:38-42   Like many people my age I grew up hearing the story  of “Jesus’ home visit with Martha and

At our former homemy beloved dislikedour Rose of Sharon trees—he likened them to weeds. Yet I am convincedthat it is always the “weeds”that provide the

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The TV is turned off. The sky is clouding-up as twilight approaches. The wind is swirling, and there is a possibility of rain, which we

How does a person say goodbye well? That question seems to stump even the prophet Elijah. Twice, Elijah tells Elisha in today’s passage to “stay

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A poetic reflection on Luke 8:40-56.

“An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.”—Mahatma Gandhi1 Peter 3:13-22 How should we respond when treated badly, even while doing good? How