Hey friends! We just returned from quite a journey in Peru—which is why you haven’t heard from me in a while. We spent time in a small town, Curahuasi–one of those “in the middle of nowhere” destinations (there’s a medical clinic there that serves the people who...
Do you consider yourself a saint? Last week the Catholic Church determined that Mother Teresa was worthy of the title. The world celebrated her life as the Pope ordained her as a Saint, nineteen years after her death. What about you? Are you worthy of the title? To be...
God’s people wait. It’s a recurring theme in our history. Noah waited for God to send rain; he waited for God to stop it. Abraham and Sarah waited for a child. David waited for deliverance from a mad king. The Israelites waited for deliverance from slavery. They...
Last week the sunrises were stunning. During the winter I usually walk later in the day after the sun has had time to warm my path–I’m a wimp about the cold, especially with a strong north wind. But last week was unseasonably warm enough that I went on walks...
Do you have the heart of a pilgrim? Don’t worry. I’m not about to hand you a bushel of corn and sign you up for a Thanksgiving play. But last week, I read this verse in Psalms 84 and it caught my attention… “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have...
This spring I participated in a foot washing ceremony. Two actually. The first occasion was planned. I was part of a team who washed the feet of women who dedicate their lives to service. We took off the participants’ shoes, placed their feet in warm water, washed and...
