My husband recently had back surgery, and I have had the privilege of caring for him during the past month. This is the first time he has been hospitalized, and the first time he has been incapacitated for an extended period of time. Bill has cared for me many times–each…
Read more“One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord…
Read moreI recently spent a week with my sister in California. We had a wonderful time visiting cousins and enjoying the scenic views in San Francisco and Yosemite. After spending extended time with my sister, I was reminded of her eating patterns. She doesn’t like to eat big meals — she’s…
Read moreMmmm – isn’t it nice to walk into a house with a wonderful aroma of freshly baked pie – blueberry, apple, or peach? Or how about when the stew has been cooking all day in the crock pot and the house smells of stew meat, potatoes, carrots, and onions. My…
Read moreLast Thursday I attended the graduation at Hudson County Community College, where I serve as an English professor. It was a joy to see some of my recent students graduate, and two of the young adults from our church also walked across the stage to receive their well-earned diplomas. I…
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