God is good to us.  We are amply blessed, beyond what we can comprehend.  In His wisdom, he has provided each of us with gifts, talents and abilities.  No two of us are alike in our gifts, no two of ... Continue Reading→

The Shepherds and the Angels 8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the ... Continue Reading→

Lord, so frequently in our life we lose sight of the things that matter. Help guide us between right and wrong, aiming us towards faithfulness and gratitude. Just as You were with the Israelites, both ... Continue Reading→

It is Christmas time. So we naturally feel generous in our hearts. Why is that? Is it because we are going to celebrate God’s gift to humanity? God gave us his Son Jesus Christ. Jesus was ... Continue Reading→

Meditation:  Genesis 2:2-3,  Exodus 20:8-11,  Isaiah 58:13-14,  Mark 3:1-5 The Sabbath day is a reminder that  all of life is given and meant to be received as a gift.  The Sabbath is a holy time ... Continue Reading→

Psalm 118 Who taught you to be thankful?  For most of us, it probably was our mother.  "Say thank you" is a phrase that is often repeated by parents of young children.  Why do we teach that?  Is it ... Continue Reading→

Meditation: Acts 2: 1-4, 22-24, 37-47 In this passage we see God’s generosity given through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in baptism and through the gathering of community. Think about your ... Continue Reading→

Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 14:66-72 The  cross represents humankind’s ultimate rejection of God’s generosity incarnate in the person of Jesus. Look through today’s headlines. How do we continue to ... Continue Reading→

Begin by reading these scriptures: Mark 4:35-41      Matthew 6:25-34 In both of these gospel passages, Jesus deals directly with two factors all too familiar in most of our lives – fear and worry. ... Continue Reading→

Meditation:  Consider the generosity of God's ongoing presence with us, the Holy Spirit. We are never alone. How have you experienced the Spirit's presence in your life? How is God present with you ... Continue Reading→