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I found myself, along with so many others, watching in awe as the Artemis II mission came to a triumphant conclusion just over a week ago. The Orion spacecraft carried four astronauts on a ten-day journey around the Moon and safely back to Earth, the first deep-space mission since 1972. People across the globe have been following along, captivated not only by the voyage itself, but also by the reflections shared after the crew’s return. In one update, the crew members remarked, “We are seeing ... Read More about The Cosmos Reassures Us

Last week, I had a coffee date with my 93-year-old friend who lives in a retirement home. She is hard of hearing, which can make daily interactions more challenging. Still, she never lets that diminish her warmth and joy. Every time I visit, she greets me with genuine interest, asking thoughtful questions about my family and my role at church. We often spend time reminiscing about the many years she devoted to teaching Bible study in the various places where she lived. She has a special way of ... Read More about The Impact of a Quiet Life

The day after any momentous event can be surreal. It may be full of reflection that incites a wide range of emotions. Take the 9/ll attacks, for example. I still remember exactly what I was doing when, along with the rest of the world, I watched in disbelief as the TV captured the unfolding activity. Jets flew into the Twin Towers. The World Trade Centre collapsed. The streets of New York City resembled a war zone. Yet somehow, despite the horror and the grief, the aftermath included story ... Read More about We Are Easter People

I knew as soon as my phone rang that something was wrong. My parents have been living in a retirement home for almost three years, and whenever the number for the nurse shows up on my display, my heart often skips a beat. It's usually not good news and this time was no different. What was initially thought to be a virus turned into an ambulance ride and hospitalization for my 92- year-old dad. Thankfully, he was discharged on Friday and is resting at home. But needless to say, it was one of ... Read More about Why Holy Week Helps Us in Our Suffering

I pride myself on an early bedtime, especially throughout the winter months. It's not out of the ordinary for me to crawl under the covers with a good book around 8 pm (even earlier sometimes!). I recently mentioned to my husband that I enjoy later nights on the front porch or back deck during the summer, but when the nights are dark and cold, I'm as happy as a clam to be tucked in early. Although spring has arrived and nighttime is arriving later, the weather has still been cold and grey ... Read More about Rest for the Weary

My husband spent a good part of Saturday working on a home repair project due to a leak over the kitchen window. Among other things, the project included the installation of a new light fixture. As often happens, it quickly became apparent that this would be more work than originally thought and require more finagling than anticipated. However, after some quiet contemplation, a fair bit of not-so-quiet muttering, a little persistence, and a couple of trips to the garage, my mechanically minded ... Read More about Do Spiritual Gifts Matter?