Friends, we are a little over a week away from the beginning of the season of Lent, the beginning of that annual six-week journey of… Continue reading
Is it spring yet? Is it spring yet? We’re through Valentine’s Day, so spring is next, right? We can cross our fingers, hold our breath,… Continue reading
Christians are nearing the time of Lent, 40 days of repentance and fasting, before the celebration of Easter. I love Easter. I love the worships.… Continue reading
A growing contingent of Southeast Alaskans are driving local economic transformation toward sustainability and Indigenous leadership. Traditional industries like logging and fishing are being supplemented… Continue reading
At most of the Chinese restaurants I’ve eaten at over the years, the fried rice accompanying the meal is usually quite boring. You know that… Continue reading
First, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Áakʼw Ḵwáan, the original inhabitants of… Continue reading
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you.” “What has come into being in him was… Continue reading
A few years ago when I had a bag of oranges and a half eaten bag of dried apricots, I thought a mixture of the… Continue reading
I could be wrong, but the only time Jesus directly talks about Hell is in Matthew 5:22, “But I say to you that if you… Continue reading
I fell on the ice the other day. One minute, I was carefully picking my way along the slippery trail, and the next minute, whoosh,… Continue reading
Earlier this month, former president Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. While factors like double-digit inflation, high unemployment and the Iran Hostage Crisis… Continue reading
When I go to a fine restaurant and Caesar salad is on the menu, it is usually the first thing I order. When I was… Continue reading
Genesis 1: 26 -28 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish… Continue reading
These clothing sales are ruining my life. Maybe that’s an overstatement. It’s more that the guilt I’m experiencing is ruining my life. It’s the guilt… Continue reading
Several cruise ship passengers arriving in Juneau this September were greeted on the dock with a sign that asked a religious question: “Why Aren’t Christians… Continue reading
Ever since I started writing this column, I have debated whether to include this recipe which I have made for many years. Although complicated to… Continue reading
Why is it that once the gift-giving holidays are over and the New Year’s resolutions list comes out, the first thing on the list is… Continue reading
Do you feel pulled in so many directions this Christmas season? I know I sure have. It is hard to accomplish so many events and… Continue reading
My 57 glorious years with my beloved soul mate, Larry, created a deep sense of emotional security and stability. We truly belonged together. His loving,… Continue reading
