Temptation

The Grimm Brothers tale of Hansel & Gretel is an age old story of temptation. Hansel and Gretel are lured by candy into the witches house. It is a cautionary tale to avoid temptation and to be wary of strangers. How does temptation play out in our own lives today?...
Preparing for Sunday: Tempted

Preparing for Sunday: Tempted

Have you ever faced temptation? Did you give in? For most people I imagine the answer to this questions is yes. Temptation is a large part of what it means to be human. We face temptation every day in a wide variety of formats. In some instances temptation is rather...

I Offer Myself

Lord, I offer my needs to you all that affects my health. I offer my wants to you all the range of my reaching. I offer my thoughts to you all the duties that define my life. I offer my loves to you all the people for whom I care. Help me to understand what I need for...

The Mountain Top

The church year continues and we find ourselves on the doorsteps of Lent. Soon we will journey with Jesus to Jerusalem, the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. However, before we can arrive in Jerusalem first we must travel with Jesus to the Mountain Top. Jesus...

Preparing for Sunday: Changed

We are still early enough in the year where the subject of resolutions comes up. At the New Year we resolve to make changes in our lives. Many of these changes revolve around our health. We decide to eat better and exercise more. It is probably safe to say that while...