February 12, 2017 San Mateo Presbyterian Iglesia in Xela, Guatemala Matthew 5: 38-48 The Rev. Laurie Lynn Newman Love Your Enemy Every year, once a year, beautiful bouquets of red roses, delicious chocolates, and clever cards celebrate romantic love. The … read
About once a week I make scones for breakfast. It’s the easiest recipe in the world – some dry ingredients and a cup of heavy cream. Everyone is happy. But occasionally I mess up the recipe. I use baking soda instead of baking powder or forget the chocolate chips. There was one morning, though, when … read
If you’ve ever had a guest in your home who stayed for a while, you know what a challenge that can be. In the summer of 2015, a friend of mine from high school – with whom I’d not been in touch since high school – stayed with us for ten days. She was moving … read
As bona fide soccer parents, Gregg and I have finally figured out what “off sides” means. It has been a conundrum for a while, since the Sabin Bees have morphed from an amoeba pack of little girls running together, maybe or maybe not after a ball, to a well-structured team that understands offense, defense, corner … read
Several years ago, the United Church of Christ came up with a slogan that expressed the heart of their outreach. It was in ads and on signs. It read, simply, “God is still speaking.” God is still speaking. Do we believe that? In some ways, I imagine that for the long-ago magi of scripture, the … read