Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the Blanks

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereWhat exactly does Jesus ask of his followers?Most of us quietly hope it won’t be too costly.Author Anne Lamott wonders aloud, “Why couldn’t Jesus command us to obsess about everything, to try to control and...
Today is the Day

Today is the Day

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereHave you ever bought a product because it had a great rebate, but you never got around to sending it in?Manufacturers and retailers everywhere want to thank you. And they sincerely hope you...
Survivor

Survivor

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereThe most tragic survivor of the sinking of Titanic was surely J. Bruce Ismay.The dapper, mustachioed managing director of the White Star Line often chose to travel on the maiden voyage of each of his...
Privileges and Responsibilities

Privileges and Responsibilities

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereMembership has its privileges. That’s the marketing slogan American Express copyrighted in 1980, the beginning of what became a “what’s-in-it-for-me” American decade.As one would-be church member...
Take the Plunge

Take the Plunge

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Here’s a riddle: Fifteen turtles are sunning themselves on an old log. Six of them decide to jump into the water. So how many turtles are still sunning themselves on the...