Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor – the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant “To … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 10-5-22

For this week and the next, I am reading about the history of congregational polity in one of my seminary classes. It’s more interesting than it might sound! Here’s the … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 9-21-22

Love and connection were with us once again at last Wednesday night’s Dinner Worship. It is always a pleasure to get together over a meal and share our different perspectives. … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 9-14-22

I am home from Chicago, where Meadville Lombard Theological School is located. I am feeling refreshed and energized! It was great to see the other seminarians again and I am … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 9-7-22

Heather- and Helen- are in Chicago attending Meadville Lombard Theological School!  They are very busy with classes, homework, and connecting with other future ministers.  They look forward to sharing more … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 8-31-22

You may possess only a small light but uncover it, let it shine, use it in order to bring more light and understanding to the hearts and minds of men. … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director- 8-24-22