Who in the community most needs the love of Jesus right now? Maybe the first name that came to mind was your own. Maybe the first name that came to mind was of a dear friend, or of an acquaintance, or of someone whose name you don’t know, but you can tell by the ways … read
When and what are you doing when you have a deep sense of love and connection? I was nine years old, living in rural East Tennessee, surrounded by the deep green shade of trees of the Cherokee National Forest. It was a warm summer day. I was resting in the soft grass on my back, … read
There is something about this story that I find… cozy. Or reassuring. Or I just love it because it’s not too complicated – except for the part about Jesus disappearing at the end. Upon reflection, I think it’s because this story involves some of my favorite things: walking, talking with a friend, and sharing a … read
Today we have the opportunity to reflect on the resurrection story involving Thomas. You know Thomas. He’s the disciple known for doubting. Poor guy. What a tough reputation to have attributed to your name. After all Thomas only wanted to see the wounds of Jesus like the other disciples did. He just wanted proof of … read
We’re so glad you’re worshipping with us today on Easter, the brightest day of the Christian year. It’s a good Sunday to be here, what with flowers galore and the smell of hardboiled eggs and the choir all spruced up and ready to pass out copies of the Hallelujah Chorus. We do apologize if you … read
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, delved into the icy tundra of Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen, Norway, is a 1,000-square-meters-large space that holds millions of seeds representing over 900,000 varieties of food crops. While it is not the only seed vault in the world, it is the largest, created by the Norwegian government in 2008 for the … read