by Carley Friesen | Mar 19, 2017 | News
Luke 10:1-9; Ephesians 4:1-6 The tradition is ancient. The tradition appears in many cultures. Muslim people greet each other, “Peace be upon you.” Jews greet each other, “Peace be upon you.” In many far eastern cultures the greeting is Namaste – the divine in...
by Carley Friesen | Mar 12, 2017 | News
Psalm 23; Philippians 4:4-9 “I began my pilgrimage on the first of January in 1953,” wrote the woman called the Peace Pilgrim. “On that day I became a wanderer relying upon the goodness of others. It would be a pilgrim’s journey undertaken in the traditional manner:...
by Carley Friesen | Mar 8, 2017 | News
Psalm 1:1-3 (paraphrased) Happy are those who … delight in the ways of the Lord, and on God’s word they meditate day and night. 3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that...
by Carley Friesen | Mar 2, 2017 | News
How do we get hints of spring? Have you seen signs? When you see the green tips of the crocus or daffodil, does your heart skip a beat, do a little happy dance? When you see the buds begin to swell on trees, do you feel them tease you with hopes of spring? Did you...
by Carley Friesen | Feb 19, 2017 | News
Matthew 6:25-34; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Exodus 20:8-11 Once upon a time, a Hare was making fun of a Tortoise for being so slow. “Do you ever get anywhere?” he asked with a mocking laugh. “Yes,” replied the Tortoise, “and I get there sooner...
by Carley Friesen | Feb 14, 2017 | News
“If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it. What does it profit them if they gain the whole...
