My work is loving the world.

We easily become entangled in moral ambiguities and rationalizations, but Luther suggests that we not even go there. Let your words and conduct be pure and honorable. Love and respect each other.

The SJC Trio live from the garden.

Not only should we not hurt others – we should help them.

If we take a moment to consider the above definitions, it’s amazing how the physical construction of the connector serves to illustrate and symbolize the deeper spiritual connections we humans seek.

Connected in Christ are words we often use to describe this faith community called St. John’s.

If parents followed their mandate and children theirs, both would inherit the promise that comes with this commandment in scripture – “that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.”

The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.

Now, whenever I feel a little lost in our crazy world, I am not scared. Because I still feel the nearness of God, and of Dad. Both of my fathers, “who art in heaven.”

We are all connected

The retreats were intended to help families facing similar difficult circumstances form connections.

“what did the word connect mean to you this week?”

All the commandments are for our own good, but this one should be easy, shouldn’t it? Do we really have to be told to take a break, give it a rest? Yes. We do.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.”

What does this mean for us? We are to fear and love God so that we do not use his name superstitiously, or use it to curse, swear, lie, or deceive, but call on him in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving.

“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.”

What does this mean for us? We are to fear and love God so that we do not use his name superstitiously, or use it to curse, swear, lie, or deceive, but call on him in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving.

Show them the joy of tasting tomatoes, apples and pears.

Show them how to cry when pets and people die.

Show them the infinite pleasure in the touch of a hand.

And make the ordinary come alive.

But what does it mean for me to sweep the beach, besides the actual cleanups of which I’ve been a part?

Unexpected visitors occasionally show up and stay for a while, including some you’d really like to throw out!

Unexpected visitors occasionally show up and stay for a while, including some you’d really like to throw out!