‘Make Love not War’

Growing up in the sixties, “Make love not war,” was a common sentiment. It was more than a slogan. It became a belief system. And it sounded so free thinking, cutting edge, and benevolent all at once. Opposing war–the Vietnam war to be exact–was popular at the time. So those who spoke out or demonstrated…

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gross darkness

gross darkness hovers hurting humankind believes that God is a foe

‘Heigh-Ho! Heigh Ho! …Off to Work I Go…’

Well, I am back in saddle here in the states which means up early and off to work at the office. With all the unemployment and people working in crummy jobs, I am so very thankful to have a place to work that I love. In that job, I feel a calling and sense of…

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Return Us

Here across the ocean: Thoughts on Jerusalem…

Haunting Wind Broken Lives

We leave in less than 48 hours for the states; so in my mind, I’m gearing up… …packing and laundry to do, saying good-bye to friends (for a short time–just six weeks), planning a very busy schedule during our quick trip home, soaking in the beauty and joy of living in Jerusalem for two more…

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Breaking Bread

The Sabbath evening meal is a literal time to break bread together. During the liturgy, the challah or (Sabbath bread) is lifted and God is blessed and thanked for supplying “bread from the earth.” Then the bread is broken and not sliced with a knife. This is very important, because it was with a knife,…

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