Monthly Archives: February 2016

By Mark Lawrence Psalm 91:14 “Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him … Continue reading →

By Deanna Gemmer I have this warrior of a friend who has been through her fair share of grief and pain and this winter finds herself right smack-dab in the middle of another unimaginable loss. She recently confided to me … Continue reading →

By James Quitslund A couple of weeks before Lent I found myself yet again at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, in a beautiful exhibition of glass sculpture. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Exhibition: “New Light” by Steven Maslach The … Continue reading →

By Robin Livingston [Editor’s note: Our contributor here, Robin Livingston, was invited to preach at Grace during Lent and as she was gathering her thoughts she was inspired by the synergy between an unrelated painting and poem.  She shares these … Continue reading →

By Sue Sutherland-Hanson Luke 13:31-35 Jesus’ Sorrow for Jerusalem 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep … Continue reading →

By Cathy Schneider Blessed God, You invite us to observe a holy Lent help us to make a right beginning by meditating on your word by self-examination and repentance by prayer and sacrifice Hold firm, trust in the holy one … Continue reading →

By Cynthia McDole Vandersluis  If I am to be honest with myself, I have never once approached ice cream with virtue. My intentions are not honorable, a small scoop not enough to satisfy the unquenchable longing. Nuts and chunks are … Continue reading →

By the Reverend Tommy Dillon A couple of years ago I was in Monterey, California for a personal retreat day.  I decided to go whale watching after reading an announcement about 36 whales and over 1,000 dolphins being spotted the day before at sea.  I … Continue reading →

By Ann Strickland I have a daily gratitude practice. I’ve been at it for a little over 2 years. It has been a life-changing experience for me. Over time, practicing gratitude has changed the way I think and feel — … Continue reading →

By Linda Fullerton Remember you are dust…and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the Spirit returns to God who gave it.   — Ecclesiastes 12:7 The Ash Heap You don’t know it to look at me now … Continue reading →