Rûach Awakening

  We stood in a solemn circle at the edge of the church's garden. The warm sunlight on our backs and the birds singing all around us. T...

 We went a few rounds with how to spend the day.  There were house projects that could be done.  Beautiful weather to enjoy.  Easter to prep...

For many years,  this verse was a deep comfort.  To tell the story,  we have to go back to my 8th grade self. I had one of those God moments...

While fasting, I gave myself one exception.  I could drink anything that was caffiene- free and calorie free (or very low calorie).  Through...

 I felt my bones ache with homesickness the moment I walked in the room.  I hadn't expected that.  We were early for service,  Andrew wa...

It was just before 6 am. I swear I could hear the front door open and close.  I reached my hand across the bed. Ulrich was still there sleep...

 I braced myself for another hard day.  For Holy Week I've decided to do a fast until the evening meal.  It's been a daily micro-wal...