The Branch—October 18, 2022
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Rustlings (October 10, 2022)
It is one of the most common mealtime prayers, “For the blessings we are about to receive, we give you thanks, O Lord. Amen.” I’ve always liked this prayer. Most gratitude is expressed after the fact. We receive, taste, experience, and then decide whether to give thanks. In this prayer, gratitude is expressed even before […]
The Branch—October 10, 2022
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Rustlings (October 3, 2022)
I’ve never been a huge fan of graphic t-shirts, promotional mugs, or bumper stickers. I don’t disdain these items; I’ve just never been a huge fan of them. I do, however, enjoy some of the quips and quotes these marketing palettes carry. During a recent stroll through our downtown’s Saturday Farmers’ Market, I read the […]
The Branch—October 3, 2022
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The Branch—September 26, 2022
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The Branch—September 12, 2022
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Singing
One of my favorite things is hearing our congregation and choir singing together in our Sanctuary. Whether it is a festive, joyful hymn or a lyrical prayer song, it is uplifting. In her book Imperfect Harmony—Finding Happiness Singing with Others, Stacy Horn writes about singing: “There are other ways to connect with another human being, […]
Rustlings (September 6, 2022)
My days of marathoning have ended. I still run, bike, swim and engage in a host of physical activities, but running 26.2 miles in one morning has become a thing of the past. There are many things I miss about those long races. I miss the quiet comradery of like-minded folk, the hours alone with […]
The Branch—September 6, 2022
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