"I have called you by name, you are mine." These words, spoken by God, are found in Isaiah chapter 43. A name gives us identity, a...

When my children were little, the television show about a big purple dinosaur was popular. And while it could be annoying, I remember...

Have you ever noticed how everyone's baby, everyone's niece or nephew, everyone's grandchild is the most beautiful? Why is that? Maybe...

I do not have the flexibility to do a split; I no longer have the flexibility to do a somersault. But, with God's help, I want to become...

How do we measure a year? One birthday? Three boxes of disposable masks? Fifty-two Mondays? Maybe we could try to take one day at a...

When is the last time you have been pleasantly surprised? For me, it was recent. You see, when we had our roof replaced and the crew...

Recent preparation to teach a class had me looking at the Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke, specifically). Each one recounts Jesus' time...

If cleanliness is next to godliness, I am not very godly. I am not a tidy person. I do not like or take satisfaction in housework. Is...

St. James will soon offer indoor worship in addition to our weekly parking lot worship. I am excited. A sign of hope! I am nervous,...

At a recent family gathering, my one-year-old granddaughter pulled herself up and was poised to take a step. Her brother saw her and...