"The dog is the most faithful of animals and would be much esteemed were it not so common.  Our Lord God has made His greatest gifts the commonest." - Martin Luther I am fortunate to see how dogs can change the lives of people with...

For the Advent and Christmas season, our DeacPosts will feature prayers from the Iona Community in Scotland. We will resume our regular format in January. Written by Pat Bennett in Hay & Stardust: Resources for Christmas Day to...

For the Advent and Christmas season, our DeacPosts will feature prayers from the Iona Community in Scotland. We will resume our regular format in January. This week's image is from "Winter" by Ruth Burgess, Wild Goose...

For the Advent and Christmas season, our DeacPosts will feature prayers from the Iona Community in Scotland. We will resume our regular format in January. Today's image is from " Waiting in Darkness: An Advent liturgy" by David McNeish...

For the Advent and Christmas season, our DeacPosts will feature prayers from the Iona Community in Scotland. We will resume our regular format in January. Today's image is from "Hope was Heard Singing" by Sally Foster-Fulton, Wild Goose...

On this eve Of Thanksgiving day Many are traveling Cars delayed. Some gather with family, Others with friends. Some follow traditions, Others role with new trends. Food is prepared, Drinks are served Dishes all...

“learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 In preparation for a family history quest in Vermont, I reviewed a travel guide book. Of particular interest were notations...

'Tis a Fearful Thing ‘Tis a fearful thing to love what death can touch. A fearful thing to love, to hope, to dream, to be – to be, And oh, to lose. A thing for fools, this, And a holy thing, a holy thing to love. For your...

"Be still and know that I am God!" (NRSV) Psalm 46:10 You don't need a candle to pray, but if you're an easily distractible, extremely busy, over-scheduled fifth or sixth-grader, a candle can't hurt. Perhaps it's just the pace of...

"For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me." (NRSV) Matthew 26:11 Squarely, in front of the doors of the Central Bank of Costa Rica, in San Jose, stands the sculpture "Monument Los Presentes" (Monument To...