Author Archives: Nancy

On Monday I did what many people in this part of the country did on the holiday weekend. I went to a cottage. It was to visit my niece and her family. It took me, as many such visits do, … Continue reading →

And just like that it is August. And just like that it is Friday. And just like that it is the end of the day. Months pass, weeks pass, days pass. I just said to someone, “Next year is 2020 … Continue reading →

Sam Keen wrote, “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” I like that affirmation! I am just back from three weeks of holidays. I spent much of yesterday sorting and responding to emails. Phew! Today I am picking up the … Continue reading →

Today is World Refugee Day as declared by the United Nations. Did you know that in 2018 more than 13.6 million people fled their homes? According to the UN, more than 70 million people have been forced to flee their … Continue reading →

Sitting here on the desk by my computer is a little book titled, “20 Spiritual Practices That Yard Word Can Teach You”. I bought this a few years ago for Carl. In those days he did all the yard work … Continue reading →

Despite the fact that yesterday brought with it one of the rare afternoons and evenings of lovely weather, I spent it watching a dvd series! It was a prearranged viewing party with the women who are planning our fall retreat. … Continue reading →

The world lost two very important people this week. People who transformed and inspired. On Saturday morning, Rachel Held Evans died after a brief illness. She was 37. Despite her young age, she came to prominence as a formidable Christian … Continue reading →

Holy Saturday is always a quiet day. A day of reflection. A day between sorrow and joy. A day to await the resurrection. Let’s not rush from sorrow to joy. Let’s not hurry the unfolding of new life that takes … Continue reading →

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are not the banner days for church attendance like Christmas Eve and Easter morning. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are hard and difficult days to face. They story is told of Jesus’ betrayal by a … Continue reading →

I recently heard a Hollywood actor say that they decided their motto for 2019 will be to say “Yes” to more things. Now I don’t always hold up Hollywood actors as role models but I thought this was a pretty … Continue reading →