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Thoughts on 'Incarceration Nations'
Every year the Kern County Libraries recommend one book for all residents to read and discuss...
Trauma and recovery
My heart is with teachers and students at this time as they begin a new school year. An organization...
The power of hospitality
Aloha! I was recently blessed with being able to visit Hawaii, lava and all. Fortunately, our boat w...
Biblical stories come to life
There's an HIV shelter in Tijuana, Mexico, that brings me close to Jesus. Albergue Las Memorias is a...
Use the Bible responsibly
Like many of you, my heart is broken for the children and parents being separated at our southern...
'When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.' (Isaiah 43:2)
Are you treading water? Barely afloat? I love to tell the story of Noah's ark, not that I believe...
Flourishing with spiritual practices
Are you flourishing – enjoying life – happy and healthy? Spiritual practices have been shown to...
90 years of worship, come celebrate our anniversary!
Plans are underway to celebrate 90 years of worship at the little church on the corner of E and...
Compassion
When I heard the news of another massacre at a high school in Parkland, Florida, some of my first...
Death and Life
The season of Lent can be rather somber. Within the church, the prayers, liturgy and hymns are...
'A garland instead of ashes'
Christmas in Minnesota was always a bright spot, sometimes in the midst of cold, miserable weather....
The advent of woke women
Advent is a season of waiting, on high alert. Scripture tells us to "Keep Awake" and be ready. We...
Love and pancakes for our Veterans and Active Military
Dear Friends, How should churches recognize Veteran's Day? A free pancake breakfast, on Sunday,...
Respect for guns, not idolatry of them
My Dad was a great provider - a hunter, trapper, farmer, and he taught me well how to survive off...
Dear friends,
Greetings! I am writing this just as Hurricane Irma is set to grind up the state of Florida while...
Where's your heart's treasure?
Have you ever found something you could not say no to, besides, drugs, alcohol or other addictions,...
Roman Holiday: mixed cultural and religous messages
Greetings! I was lucky and blessed to spend my summer vacation mostly in Italy, a place I had dreame...
Sun, sand, surf: we 'otter' play more
This past week I attended a meeting at the beach in Santa Barbara. While meetings can be dull, this...
No partiality?
In the bible, Peter states that God "shows no partiality" to one group of people over another (Acts...
Easter's joys ahead
Are you noticing signs of spring? I hope new things are budding that you are excited to see bloom...
Yoga and Soul
During Lent Tehachapi Community Church is offering "Yoga and Soul" on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., with...
Yoga and soul work during Lent
Dear Friends, Greetings! If you are reading this after the first of March, you have survived Mardi...
New Year: A new you?
Each New Year allows an opportunity to reflect on the past and set new goals for the future. What...
Spice it Up!
October is here: cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, colorful leaves, windy days and the last full...
The Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh is my favorite artist. When I look at his individual deeply textured brush...