I am a regular contributor to the Danbury News Times Forum on Faith column, which is also picked up by the Connecticut Post and the Stamford Advocate.
Spirituality
One Anothering
Catching up on a backlog of email yesterday, I found this list on this blog, and thought it worthy of consideration: One Anothering ‘Do not deceive one another’ – Leviticus 19:11 ‘Show mercy and compassion to one another’ – Zechariah 7:9 ‘Love one another’ – John 13:34,35 ‘Be devoted to one another’ – Romans … Read more
Our Daughter Moves In and Starts at Syracuse
Yesterday and today we have been working hard to settle our daughter in her new apartment in Syracuse. Her lease begins today and today was also her first day of school. We were grateful to able to start getting her in the day before, but she needed help finishing the move-in task because she is … Read more
My New Poem: An Era Ends
An Era Ends
It is normal and good.
No big deal in one way.
Totally obvious and natural.
But still there is a twinge.
We were expecting her
when she first visited that room
still in the womb
and it was in that space God gave us a sign
and we knew we would buy this house.
A Father’s Day Hymn
Father, we Thy loving children
Lift our hearts in joy today,
Knowing well that Thou wilt keep us
Ever in Thy blessed way.
Thou art Love and Thou art wisdom,
Thou art Life and Thou art All;
In Thy Spirit living, moving,
We shall neither faint nor fall.
Poem by Woodruff Smith: Genesis 1 or Genesis 2
Genesis 1 or Genesis 2 Where did it begin This idea called you? In Genesis 1, Or Genesis 2? Which one of these concepts Will prove to be true? If you know what is what, Do you know who is who? In Genesis 1 in the 26th verse There’s a man with never a taint’ … Read more
My Article About Graduation in the Christian Science Monitor
I wrote an article about graduation titled Graduation – A Time of Renewal that was printed today in the Christian Science Monitor. You can read it online here, or below: Graduation – A Time of Renewal Looking out over the expansive green sward punctuated with chairs for both the graduates and proud parents, a hymn … Read more
Growing New, Not Old
Wednesday evening meetings in our church are a time for the congregation to share what has been helpful to them, and I loved this idea that was offered last night by Diane Staples, who long ago wrote a short article about this topic that I encourage you to read here. Last night she said: “It … Read more
Today’s Newspaper Article by Me about Earth Day
I am a regular contributor to the Danbury News Times Forum on Faith column, which is also picked up by the Connecticut Post and the Stamford Advocate. (Please note that the paper capitalized “earth” where I did not, for example in the Lord’s Prayer!) Anyway, you can read that version of the article online here … Read more
Biblical Truths About You
You are very good (Genesis 1:31) You are beautiful (Psalms 45:11) You are unique (Psalms 139:13) You are loved (Jeremiah 31:3) You are special (Ephesians 2:10) You were created for a purpose (Jeremiah 29:11) You are cared for (Ephesians 3: 17-19) You are lovely (Daniel 12:3) You are precious (I Corinthians 6:20) You are strong … Read more
Two Sketches of Boston
What can I say about the terrible tragedy of bombs going off during the Boston Marathon? I’m simply in prayer for things like this to never to happen again, and invite you to join with me in this effort to spiritually hold crime in check. Boston is a city I love and have visited at … Read more
My New Easter Poem: Fruitful Bounty
Jesus as the apple of God’s eye/ dripping red from a leafless, two branched tree/ drops, full-orbed and ripe,/ his faithfulness harvested to a quiet tomb
My Good Friday Sermon 2013
Every year for the past 13 years I have given a sermon at our clergy association’s three hour community Good Friday service. I was to discuss Luke 23:1-12 in…
Christian Science Monitor Healing Newtown Article Shared
I am grateful to have been able to share locally 300 hard copies of this article in the Christian Science Monitor about Healing Newtown.
Forgiveness in Newtown
Our clergy association invited a clergyman from the nearby town of Newtown to come speak with us today about the ongoing situation there. He was one of…
Becoming Official Hospital Clergy
It’s an interesting commentary on my life as a Christian Science Practitioner that in my 21 years here I had never been to the hospital until yesterday, when I
Valentine Flowers and Newtown Love
When I went to the grocery today to buy cauliflower for my sweetheart’s Valentine’s Day dinner I was delighted to see the flower department swarming with…