The Word for Us

Wow! Some of you may know Anne Lamott’s little book on prayer, Help, Thanks, Wow. Most of us are familiar with prayers asking God for help...

Why am I here? More important, why are you here? What blew you in through the red doors? Are you here because coming to church is what o...

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to ...

“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” What is “abundant life?” What is it that Jesus promises here, when he tells the ...

“Jesus came up and walked along with them.” I like to walk. At this time of year, you can find me trudging up the hilly streets of my neig...

“Woman, why are you weeping?” Why wouldn’t Mary be weeping? She has come in the dark to the rock tomb where Jesus’ body was hastily laid t...

“Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice….” Should our readings from Scripture be only sweetness and light? ...