The title of today’s sermon is, “Better.” And the message that I hope you will remember today— after all of the other details are lost and

Several years ago, I made a bunch of these nutcrackers. I gave them as Christmas gifts to my family and friends and co-workers. It’s a

My friend, Mark, was standing in front of a room filled with small children, the summer camp staff who were leading a week of VBS, and some

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if it didn’t matter if we were rich or poor; black or white; male or female? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if what moved

He had merely done what God had asked of him. But that was precisely what had gotten Elijah into trouble. Israel had been swept away with

Me in the wilderness of Great Smokey Mountain National Park -- looking for solitude and quiet. In spite of hardship, I enjoyed the trip

Carolina Wrens — perpetually curious. Always exploring, seeking out the best opportunity for a nest — Garage, tool shed, shelf in my barn,

Perhaps you have heard this famous observation: “Teenagers these days are out of control. They eat like pigs, they are disrespectful of

Some of you may be aware that I recently became a farmer. I contacted the Wildlife Conservation Office about my interest in creating a

Today’s scripture texts are an invitation to be at peace; to live a life of grace in which we are free to embrace the moment for what it is.

At the beginning of chapter 10 in Matthew’s gospel, he tells of Jesus selecting the 12 disciples and effectively, the entire chapter is

I learned something this week that I didn’t know before. I learned this week that Paul was from North Dakota! You’re surprised to hear that?

My intention today was to listen to my wonderful husband provide today’s sermon. However, God had other plans unbeknownst to either of us.

Mower wouldn’t start. Neighbor— I don’t know if it is big problem or little— but if you come and look, I know that we’ll know within

When I was a kid, I had a book called Two Minute Mysteries, and there were these short mysteries to figure out. One of them was set in a

Many of you know that my family and I lived in Taipei, Taiwan— multicultural. International city. Church had people from all over the world

Taylor Swift is on tour. If you don’t know who she is, I’m guessing that you don’t watch TV or listen to the radio very much. She is

When I was 14, I got a pet parakeet. It was pretty to look at. I kept it in a cage in the corner of my room where it made a regular racket

A man talks to me and tells me his story. He is from Cambodia and came to America after spending years in a refugee camp in Vietnam.

Does that bedtime prayer sound familiar to you? It was the de facto bedtime prayer when I was little. I have to say, I think it is a