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If you’re like me, you planted way too many tomato plants! I’m overflowing with cherry tomatoes, beefsteak, and heirlooms. Nobody needs them at church. And

By now I should expect the surprise second harvest of raspberries, but it always catches me by surprise. Now? After I already gathered so many

It’s the first day of school! In our town, children return in person and in masks. With one daughter at home and still in high

This morning I noted the two times we see the idea of God’s helping presence in Psalm 118. I love this verse: “The Lord is

This morning, our pastor prayed over the faculty who start teaching at Penn State in the morning. He invited the professors to stand up in

In Psalm 105:4, we read this: Seek the Lord and his strength;     seek his presence continually! How do we “continually” seek the Lord’s presence? Practical tips: a

This morning, I considered the kindness of God “who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s (Psalm

Today I harvested so many beautiful tomatoes! Our church often sets up a free produce box for people to drop off fruits and vegetables for

As you know, I’ve been teaching for Penn State in a part-time role for over 12 years. Recently I took on more responsibilities and a

When hearing the news this week of the loss of life in Haiti because of the earthquake, of the terror in Afghanistan, and of more