Koinonia Prompt #13: Joyful — As we come to the end of November, I offer you three flavors of JOY in the form of a haiku, a limerick, and a sonnet. Joyful Haiku Sunrise paints the sky, Joy in hues of golden light, Heart’s warmth takes its flight. Joyful Limerick There once was a feeling so bright, Joy danced…

2023 Do Everything In Love Advent Series

Three lists to help us all be more thankful this season 25 things for which I might be thankful My family and loved ones Good friends My home and safety Clean water to drink My job and opportunities to provide for my family Food to eat…even healthy food, should I so choose Good sleep and opportunity for rest …

Mark your calendars for Small Business Saturday on November 25 — Small local and family-owned businesses are the backbone of neighborhoods and communities across our country. November 25 is designated as Small Business Saturday, so here are some ways to encourage and support your local small businesses on that day and throughout this holiday season! Recommend your favorite places to others…

Special offer for my 2024 Our World Calendar

God’s nature…God’s love…God’s mission Scripture Our Father who is in heaven, uphold the holiness of your name. Bring in your kingdom so that your will is done on earth as it’s done in heaven. Give us the bread we need for today. Forgive us for the ways we have wronged you, just as we also forgive those…

A short reflection on Genesis 1:26 — Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness…(Genesis 1:26a, NIV) In ancient Near East stories, the gods created things for their pleasure and use. …

The Damien Lillard Era is over in Portland — On May 2, 2014, during Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets, Damian Lillard hit a buzzer-beating, series-clinching three-pointer to give the Trail Blazers a 99–98 victory. …

Looking out the window from the family farm