To be chosen by God is to be hated by the world. Though we cling to that which is trying to kill us, God sent the lamb to take it away....  Read More

“And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw God’s Spirit descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from the ...  Read More

Spread the message of love, freedom, & inclusion to EVERYONE you meet....  Read More

“Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another rou...  Read More

Jesus is one with the refugee....  Read More

God's justice is always concerned with uplifting the vulnerable: the widow, the orphan, and the alien - three groups of people that are most prone to abuse by those in power....  Read More

“Mary's Yes”by Lisle Gwynn GarrityInspired by Luke 1:26-39 “‘For nothing will be impossible with God.’ Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’” ...  Read More

When you are afraid, God's Spirit will come up on you and the most high will overshadow you. You are not alone in your fear....  Read More

“Zechariah and the Angel”by Hannah GarrityInspired by Luke 1:5-13 “In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah.” Luke 1:5Our theme for Advent this year is, “What do you fear...  Read More

I recently finished Robin Wall Kimmerer’s incredible book, Braiding Sweetgrass, which combines indigenous wisdom with modern science in a series of essays about plant wisdom. In one essay, she introdu...  Read More

We can endure anything when we know we are completely loved....  Read More

In life & death, we belong to God. We will go on to meet our mother, equally cherished & celebrated. All shall be well....  Read More