A Prayer from the Potter’s House

based on Jeremiah 18:1-11 Faithful God, as the seasons change and we pick up routines made dormant by the summer sun, we are mindful of our need for remaining centered. So many transitions this time of year demand our energy, and we know ourselves well enough to recognize how easily we could be overwhelmed byContinue reading “A Prayer from the Potter’s House”

In the Library

My earliest library memories are from when I was in early elementary school and our town’s library was on the same block. I was able to walk or bike there from my house. The first library books that I tended to check out were stories about fantastic creatures (including, I can recall, a book aboutContinue reading “In the Library”

If It Hurts, Stop Doing It

Turning 43 has taught me a variety of lessons. Back when I was in college–a season fading further and further away into my rearview mirror–my religion professor advised one of my classes never to turn 43, because that’s the age when one gets bifocals. I am happy to report that I have thus far avoidedContinue reading “If It Hurts, Stop Doing It”