Rev. Mary Dotson When I was in my 40s, I entered seminary. It was an American Baptist seminary, but the student body was quite ecumenical, including Lutherans, Presbyterians, United Methodists, and other denominations. It was during a semester in Systematic Theology that I sensed my understanding of God—and God’s work in and through all of…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Join us for a renewed format designed for a meaningful and heart-centered experience, including prayer and meditation, a short inspirational message, and time for deepening discussion. It’s an opportunity to pause, reconnect spiritually, and engage in uplifting conversation in a welcoming community setting. Whether you have joined us before or this would…
Kathleen Gotto Several years ago while sitting in an aisle seat and waiting for my plane to take off, a flight attendant stopped, looked at me in puzzlement, and asked if I was confused. When I asked him what he meant, he pointed to the Star of David and gold cross pendants that I wore…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Dan Devou , A.K.A. The Crazy Rock Guy Friends of ours suggested that I might write an article on a friend of theirs who calls himself “The Crazy Rock Guy.” This sounded like an intriguing topic so, of course, I said “yes.” Soon, I met Dan Devou for a sit-down interview…
David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Cathie Bonnell, said, “How about the word, ‘otrovert,’ for a word of the month?” I discovered that otravert is a new word that has not yet been accepted into the English language as an official word but is well on its way. It can already be found…
Your Questions Answered by a Little White Dog with Big Opinions Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke Hi Saddlebrooke Progress friends! I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering thoughtful questions with kindness, gentle humor, and a bit of…