Today as I write this it is May Day. Traditionally this is a day that is celebrated as a spring festival. It marks the revival of life in early spring after winter (as we in SE Iowa are facing some possible snow in the next couple days!). There are traditionsRead More →
Last Monday was Earth Day, and there have been Earth Week events of all kinds taking place every day. I remember my son was in elementary school at the time Earth Day was initiated, and how thoroughly he enjoyed the activities focusing on the natural environment. I thought it wasRead More →
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 24, beginning with verse 13, through verse 35, we read the story of a remarkable occurrence later in the day of Jesus’ resurrection. Two of Jesus’ followers were walking to Emmaus, a village about seven miles from Jerusalem, when they were joined by aRead More →