Have you ever stepped out on faith? Tried something new, going against history and experience? I did. I had just returned from sabbatical and realized our stewardship season was fast approaching. The tried and true path of committee and group letter writing was not […]
Twenty-five years ago, I met Grace in Edinburgh, Scotland. We were both in our twenties and trying to figure out life. In 6 months, we became fast friends. I moved back to the States, she later moved to Australia. Fast forward. This summer, she graciously […]
Raised by her uncle Mordecai, Esther was a beautiful young Jewish woman, who hid the fact she was a Jew. When her queen, Queen Vashti, falls from favor for refusing to dance before the King […]
There is a paradox in Pride. Pride is one of the seven deadly sins and the sin from which all others arise. But pride can also apply to our nation, your family, your work your favorite sports team, your children […]