In 1883, Mary Mallon immigrated to New York City. Alone. At the age of 14, Mary left her home in…
Rebecca KoerselmanMay 18, 2020
Meanwhile, healing takes a long time, and the first stages look like a mess. The grasses are scruffy, the trees…
Debra RienstraMay 16, 2020
Ft. Laramie Treaty In his statement, Chairman Frazier cites the 1868 Ft. Laramie Treaty that says “no white person or…
James C. SchaapMay 15, 2020
When the Covid-19 pandemic appeared, it soon became apparent that most annual gatherings of Christian denominations in the USA would…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellMay 14, 2020
We reflect on the meaning of our lives not because we believe we are so important; we reflect on our…
Tom BoogaartMay 13, 2020
My congregation celebrates weekly Communion, and we’ve learned how to do it “at home,” via Zoom. It’s hardly ideal, although…
Daniel MeeterMay 12, 2020
Upon finishing seminary and entering my first pastorate, my wife Tammy and I decided we were ready to start a…
Brian KeepersMay 11, 2020
Acts 18:1-4 and 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 In my Midwestern hometown, hospitality usually takes the form of tables piled high with…
Megan HodginMay 10, 2020
When the early days of May arrive all bright and tulip-y, or drizzling on the bloom laden trees, or wind…
Katy SundararajanMay 9, 2020
