The Beauty of Advent

The Beauty of Advent

In the PCUSA and several other denominations, we acknowledge and commemorate Advent, “arrival”, “coming”, and this year we will celebrate Advent from November 27 through December 24, 2022. This is the time of year is when Protestants, Catholics, Orthodox, and some...
“Giving Thanks”

“Giving Thanks”

How and for what have you been thankful during this Thanksgiving Weekend? In addition to the turkey, ham, dressing, rolls, pies, and cakes, along with the houseful of family and friends, what does Thanksgiving mean to you? For so many, Thanksgiving is a day of family...
“Honoring our Ancestors”

“Honoring our Ancestors”

In a recent conversation with a dear friend, we discussed the importance of tracing and researching our ancestry and knowing who our ancestors were. What began as a brief update on our ongoing research became an hour-long conversation that uncovered much about family...
Finding Grace in Everyday Life

Finding Grace in Everyday Life

Several years ago, I was on the way to the office with a full day of meetings and a grant application deadline ahead of me. My habit was to drive through the local coffee shop and purchase the usual for our Administrative Assistant and for me. On this day, the line...
“Give Praise and Thanksgiving”

“Give Praise and Thanksgiving”

First United Presbyterian ChurchGive Praise and Thanksgiving Our Bible Study group continues work in the Book of Isaiah. Words of comfort and hope penetrate our hearts even as we learn about consequences of disobedience and faithlessness of God’s people. Isaiah...