If you want to become my followers, deny yourselves and take up your cross and follow me.” —Matthew 16.24 “The aunt who annoys you is not your ‘cross to bear.’” —Steve Garnaas-Holmes in his blog www.unfoldinglight.net. This week, we look at the invitation to carry the cross in Matthew 16. As Jesus describes it, it’s [...]
Well that was exciting…this afternoon we felt an earthquake right here in Massachusetts. Did you feel it? It wasn’t much, but it sure was weird. And here, I thought I left earthquakes behind in California. I called my parents. I posted on facebook. I read my friend’s posts on facebook (my California friends think all [...]
We’re in the middle of Vacation Bible School this week, and Shake it Up Cafe is shaking! The kids are singing and dancing, making aprons, butter, sachets, bringing friends (the best evidence they’re having fun), eating well, and believe it or not running to recite scripture sandwiches. It’s not too late to get involved. Each [...]
Dear friends, Tomorrow would have been my grandfather’s ninety-first birthday. Granddad was the family story teller. My childhood memories often lead me back to family meals, with Granddad at the head of the table, telling stories with a twinkle in his eye, and a laughing smile on his face. He told stories of growing up [...]
