Monthly Archives: May 2015

Several months ago I left the Reference Council gathering of Western District Conference feeling all twisted up. I don’t particularly enjoy talking about or stirring up controversy. There are others much more skilled than me in this department. I feel … Continue reading →

Every Pentecost I think of Billy Joel’s “We didn’t start the fire.” Sing it with me now: We didn’t start the fire It was always burning Since the world’s been turning We didn’t start the fire No we didn’t light … Continue reading →

Today as I prepare to write a sermon about dandelions and blessings, I share a poem by Denise Levertov. My apologies to those who despise dandelions. But we have only begun to love the earth. We have only begun to … Continue reading →

What follows is a personal reflection that has been in the works for six years and counting. I felt inspired to share it after receiving this beautiful note today at church: What is important today is that we treasure you, … Continue reading →

Gardens are on my mind this week. Mainly I feel glad that I’m not responsible for one. I have enjoyed gardening in the past and hope to garden more in the future, but right now Rainbow feels like garden enough. … Continue reading →