The Message of Melting Snow
Here in Iowa the strong sunshine is melting our mountains of snow. Eventually, thoseenormous mounds will become little hills, then tufts, and finally disappear altogether. Ihave enjoyed this process every year and never cease to marvel at how a zillion iceparticles are converted into flowing streams [...]
A New View
Lent formally begins February 17th with ashes placed on the foreheads of those attendingchurch services. A somber message of “Repent and believe the good news,” or “Dust you areand to dust you shall return” usually accompanies those ashes. A completely new view ofashes arrived when I [...]
A Letter to the New Year
Dear Spirit of 2021, Are you overjoyed with everyone’s eagerness to step into a new year? We are definitelyready to walk with you, anticipating joy and being relieved to think that better days mightbe ahead of us. […]
