April 2021 Prelude to conversation… In our ever deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations. -an Iroquois Saying Who is planning ahead? Most of us are planning ahead … Continue reading →
April 2021 Prelude to conversation… When a cat wants to eat her kittens, she says they look like mice. -Kurdish proverb It used to be that we were considered innocent…until proven guilty. But maybe we had to come up with … Continue reading →
Holy Week Devotion – Tuesday Scripture: Mark 11:12-14; 20-25 CEB The next day, after leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. From far away, he noticed a fig tree in leaf, so he went to see if he could find anything on it. … Continue reading →
Holy Week Devotion – Monday Scripture: Mark 11:15-19 CEB They came into Jerusalem. After entering the temple, he threw out those who were selling and buying there. He pushed over the tables used for currency exchange and the chairs of those … Continue reading →
God demonstrated the importance of the Sabbath when God rested …that is, took a Sabbath… on the seventh day of creation. That probably should be enough for us to consider Sabbath essential for life. Seems like we don’t get it… … Continue reading →
We all live in our own worlds… in our own bubbles. In those worlds, I think, we tend to think that whatever we are experiencing is being experienced by everyone else, and interpreted in the same way that we are … Continue reading →
Today is the day known as Fat Tuesday, a day of feasting and celebration just prior to Ash Wednesday. Traditionally, in the city of New Orleans Mardi Gras parades occur,. Red Beans and rice, and Kings Bread are the traditional … Continue reading →
January 2021 Prelude to conversation… Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but … Continue reading →
Our UCML family should be extremely proud of the many outreach and connectional ministries that were provided over the past several months and through the holiday season. Despite limitations created by the pandemic, church leadership, individuals and small groups contributed to … Continue reading →
January 2021 Prelude to conversation… It is not too late to… Pray Pray in our own language Pray in our own tradition Pray Pray for peace Pray for justice Pray for reconciliation Pray for a peace which is healthy and … Continue reading →
