Tag Archives: 2020 quarantine
Patient Endurance
Dear One, I’ve been feeling like Mrs. Noah lately. I referenced the Ark in last week’s letter. At the time I pictured it being a place of safety & refuge, which of course it was, but this week I’m feeling the other … Continue reading
Bless You
Dear One, You may already know.Last Monday, my husband of 30 years moved out, for all the right reasons. Dan works at Landis Homes Retirement Community. His coming and going from home, in order to provide for others, was putting … Continue reading
God is changing things
When Jesus was walking with his disciples toward Jerusalem before Palm Sunday, he shared with them what was about to happen: They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while … Continue reading
Psalms for the nations
Ruth Charles has been taking comfort from the Psalms: He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV) The pandemic is affecting … Continue reading
Jesus’ name
Ruth Rohr shared that she is missing our singing together. Ruth was reflecting on the songs #106 and #237 from the Hymnal Worship Book had thoughts for Palm Sunday. “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”. Do we realize how … Continue reading
If you have extra
Eldon Nafziger reminds us (in a Facebook post) of Luke 3:11 which says, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” As a church family we … Continue reading
Pick a “P” and Pray!
Dear One, It began when we were separated from loved ones. Hubby and I were self-isolating in the best possible way, tucked into the woods of Maine in a lakeside cabin. We were celebrating our 30th anniversary, unreachable for 12-glorious … Continue reading
Find Rest
Dear One, I’ve sat down to write this letter multiple times now. I have so many words.I have no words at all. The words I have clamber around me as if not ready to leave. Or maybe it’s me doing … Continue reading
Take Courage
Dear One, The other morning amidst waves of grief, I found myself relating to the Apostle Paul on a boat in a storm-swept sea (Acts 27): Confined with other stressed out people. Being blown off course by a wicked & … Continue reading