Llima Berkley
- Apr 1, 2022
2022 Lenten Devotional - Llima Berkley on Philippians 3:4b-14
Philippians 3:4b-14 (New Revised Standard Version 4b If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised...
Stephen McKinley
- Mar 25, 2022
Lenten Devotional 2022 -- Stephen McKinley on Psalm 32
Psalm 32 (New Revised Standard Version) 1 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Happy are those to...
Stasia Pasela
- Mar 18, 2022
2022 Lenten Devotional -- Stasia Pasela on Isaiah 55:1-9
Isaiah 55:1-9 (NRSV) 1 Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and...
Jordan Tarwater
- Mar 11, 2022
2022 Lenten Devotional - Roberto J. Rodriguez-Cartagena on Luke 9:28-36
Luke 9:28-36 (NRSV) 28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain...
Debbie Widerkehr
- Mar 3, 2022
2022 Lenten Devotional - Debbie Widerkehr on Psalm 91
Psalm 91 Assurance of God’s Protection 1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, 2 will...
Beverly Dempsey
- Apr 22, 2021
As He Lay Dying
April 22, 2021 Dear Church, Each fall when I was a little girl, my mother and I would watch The Wizard of Oz. Some scenes were too...
Beverly Dempsey
- Jan 7, 2021
Fundamental/ly Christian
Recently, a family member was standing in my kitchen: What’re you gonna to talk about this Sunday? Me, mid-stir: Affordable housing....
Beverly Dempsey
- Jan 3, 2021
Thirsty?
Just as you give something to drink to the thirsty, you give it to God. – Jesus (ref: Matthew 25: 35, 40). It would be much more...
Beverly Dempsey
- Dec 29, 2020
COVID RELIEF: THINK SMALL AND BE GENEROUS
Acts 4: 32-35 – The whole group of believers were of one heart and soul. Everything was held in common, proceeds were distributed to each...
Beverly Dempsey
- Dec 17, 2020
Apologetics, Faith and Believers: In No Particular Order
It was an easy ride across the Hudson. A blizzard warning should keep people off of bridges and expressways. After a quick K-turn in the...
Beverly Dempsey
- Nov 16, 2020
7SL for Parents
“The truest aspect of each child is unbounded potential.” Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents (7SLParents) Does your kid...
Beverly Dempsey
- Nov 13, 2020
Dear Friend
November 13, 2020 Dear Friend, Recently we were hanging out when you lobbed the question, “Why can’t black people just move on?” Me: Pin....
Beverly Dempsey
- Aug 27, 2020
Dear Voter
A Note of Thanks And a Prayer for those inspired to Vote Like a Boss Dear Voter, You have embarked on a powerful journey. It began when...
Beverly Dempsey
- Jul 21, 2020
Day 7: Groceries
The list was written in black ink, capslock, on a page torn from a memo pad from St. Jude’s. In no particular order: YORK MINTS BANANAS...
Beverly Dempsey
- Jun 2, 2020
America’s Longest Pandemic
By Jim Nedelka Once upon a time in America – 10 days or so ago – the pandemic known as Covid19 was the elephant lurking over the...
Ruben Nuno
- May 20, 2020
Crisis Hospitality
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling completely out of sync. The COVID-19 crisis reshaped our daily lives so quickly and so...
Beverly Dempsey
- May 18, 2020
Cooking Up a Storm
By Jim Nedelka While we wait for the answer to the end of the pandemic, we’re baking and cooking like never before, honing our abilities...
Beverly Dempsey
- May 16, 2020
Catching Up With Sydney Ireland
By Jim Nedelka When Sydney Ireland was four years old, she trailed her then-eight-year old brother Bryan, to a Cub Scout meeting and was...
Beverly Dempsey
- Apr 13, 2020
Something About Harry
Last night, we tuned in for Jeopardy and got Lester Holt. Again. My husband: “Do you think they’re replaying the news because they can’t tap
