For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace…Isaiah 55:12a New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Yesterday I suggested prayers for the homes of those who are “sheltering in place.” But not everyone can stay home. To those whose jobs provide necessary community support, a big Thank You. We couldn’t get through this…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
“Bless This House…
… Oh, Lord, we pray. Make it safe by night and day.” Stories abound about frightened children, and stir-crazy adults, “sheltering in place” as a precaution. It is so hard to combat an invisible enemy. Many people remain afraid, even in their own homes. But what if, in this time of uncertainty, we began to…
A Psalm for These Days
Excerpts from Psalm 31 Common English Bible (CEB) I take refuge in you, Lord. Please never let me be put to shame. Rescue me by your righteousness!2 Listen closely to me! Deliver me quickly; be a rock that protects me; be a strong fortress that saves me!3 You are definitely my rock and my fortress. Guide me and lead me for…
Herbal Remedy?
My daughter has started adding garlic to everything she cooks. We can’t tell yet if it helps against coronavirus, but it is a slam-dunk in keeping everyone else at a social distance.
What CAN You Do?
We all know what we can’t/shouldn’t do during this pandemic. Many of us are already not doing those things. But what can we do? Here are some thoughts I found online. First, we can strengthen our own physical health with good nutrition and adequate sleep. Staying active, engaging in hobbies and reaching out (virtually) to…
Spring!
Today is the Vernal Equinox, the First Day of Spring. In Chicago, Illinois, the equinox is on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at exactly 10:49 pm CDT. This is “the moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator while tilting towards from the observer.” (Wikionary) Who knew? The equinox (an awesome Scrabble word, by…
Find the Helpers
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Fred Rogers Who are the helpers?*Hospital workers treating patients even at their own risk.*Government officials making and enforcing hard, unpopular decisions.*Scientists laboring feverishly…
Saint Patrick’s Day
Today, everyone is Irish! He [God] watched over me before I knew him, and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil, and he protected me, and consoled me as a father would his son. Saint Patrick ********** The Prayer of St. Patrick I arise today Through the strength of heaven; Light…
Learning Experience
I fell and hit my head hard – twice in one week. I don’t recommend it, but it’s been a learning experience. First, I tripped over the open dishwasher door, slamming my head into the cabinets. My only injury was a small cut. Days later I fell off the pantry stool, again hitting my head….
5 Days until Spring
For me, there are several signs of spring: *Daylight Saving Time leaves me a grouchy mess.Check. It takes about a week to reset my internal clock. (sigh) *The spring bulbs start to come up.Check: I already see little green shoots. *The mallards return.Check: Each year a pair of mallard ducks visit the bird feeders in…