Author Archives: Ruth Harder

I decided to do some field research this week. Literally. I did sermon and Bible research (Ephesians 4:1-16) while sitting in a Flint Hills field. In the process, I reflected on this prairie piece written by my dad, Keith Harder. … Continue reading →

Thank you, Rosi Penner Kaufman, for this reflection as we approach World Refugee Day, June 20, 2018.  This past Sunday during our time of praying together we sang these words from a hymn by John Bell and Graham Maule: If … Continue reading →

“..Let us run with perseverance the race set before us…” –From Hebrews 12:1 Rainbow Mennonite Church congregant Aaron Barnhart has what you might call “running fever.” He lives to run. Or is it that running is helping him to live? … Continue reading →

As we prepare to join in a ministerial licensing service for Rosi Penner Kaufman this coming Sunday, May 13, I’m reminded of times I have received or led ministerial-related blessings and prayers. Here I am at my ordination service at … Continue reading →

“The scared meal” was not how I had intended to advertise our Maundy Thursday communion gathering. I blame auto correct for that, although come to think of it, the disciples were surely scared, especially given Jesus’ talk about future suffering. … Continue reading →

“This man (Joseph from Arimathea)  went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. … Continue reading →