Word is outa child has come,and the child in us is born From this now-deep sense of belongingcomes the joyous gift of being In Love’s vast blastattention is given to the young and the oldto the least, lost, and last With flow of divine favor and by inclusive call,I Am in us enlivened, to love […]
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Merry Christmas!
Reflecting on the year 2023 this Christmas we find ourselves amazed at the God-given potential entrusted to us to be God-bears and like Mary, able not by words of willingness alone, but by full embodiment and real engagement in the lives of those around us. Be it with family, friends, neighbors, fellow participants in our […]
Advent
Strange and wonderful—this season of AdventWaiting on the Word made flesh, our voice is awakened and the child In us comes alive
When We Are Thankful
Pioneer member Bob McEwan celebrated his 101st birthday this month. So, into his humble abode he invited us all- family, friends, neighbors, and me. He stoked a fire in his living room and in its warmth we shared stories of faith, hard work, adventure, and the gift of life. This remarkable centenarian, called to be […]
Thankful for Our Fellowship in Christ
In this season of giving thanksfor so much, so much, so much… I am grateful for a fellowshipof family and friendsthat through time and space transcends For a warm, bright circle of soul companionswho on earth and in heavenare all hearts as one beating For the gift of life sharedin love and alivenessforever together, safe […]
Grateful to be Alive in Ministry
This year has provided me with a surprising fresh start. By the gracious invitation of the people at Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Warrenton, Oregon I have entered service on the Clatsop Plains in Word and Sacrament ministry, providing spiritual care and guidance with a special focus on later life wellness in Christ. What later-life ministry […]