How to Get Better Rest at Night

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” These are words we have heard so many times. But are we listening? Do we believe them? Human beings for the most part are worriers. I know I am, especially at...

The Little Ones

In the gospel this week, we hear Jesus referring to God, Himself, the prophets, his disciples, and the “little ones” that need a drink of water. He says that we are all rewarded by God when we do the simplest of acts in the name of God. It’s a theme...

Thinking and The Bible

In Genesis it says that God created us in God’s image. That would say that we are like God in some ways. I suspect that means primarily that we are blessed with intelligence and curiosity. So I wonder why some people get irritated or uncomfortable when asked a...

Are We Ready to Commence?

Hi everyone. This week the gospel leads us to think about change. Specifically, we are thinking about preparation for something to come. In the gospel this week the disciples have been traveling with Jesus as he goes about his ministry. In town after town they saw him...
Leveling Up

Leveling Up

My husband teaches gaming. Bear with me; this does relate to today’s gospel reading. He’s very good at explaining the mechanics of games and using the jargon to teach his students. Thanks to Zoom, I’ve half-heard most of his online classes this year so I can throw out...