Author Archives: mlcoffice
Epiphany
Today, January 6th is the traditional feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi to Jesus. This event is usually depicted occurring at Jesus’ birth while Matthew places it realistically at least two years later which precipitates Herod’s murderous slaughter … Continue reading
Post Election Musings
“The government will rest of his shoulders” Isaiah 9:6 Yesterday I stood in line to vote at our local polling place without Dan for the first time. It was another of those out of the blue realizations which makes the … Continue reading
Red Pen
For months now I’ve been working on a very long and very old writing project which I started over 20 years ago. I am starting to think of the book as my own “Never Ending Story” because of the length … Continue reading
The Sound of Silence – God’s
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 I’ve just returned from a week long silent retreat at the monastery of St. Gertrude. Many people are unaware of this beautiful monastery and retreat center located on a hillside … Continue reading
A Drink of Water…
… In a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1 I am not a water drinker by inclination or background. In my German family we had wine, beer or plain seltzer with dinner. If water ever made … Continue reading
Shut the Door, Please!
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91.1 Once again I am devoting 21 days to prayer and hopefully, a more lasting fasting commitment. Twice a year my … Continue reading
New Year, New Calendar and an Offering
For many of us looking for last minute Christmas gifts, calendars are perfect. Who doesn’t like unwrapping and opening a brand new, clean calendar, turning the pages from January to December 2024 which are unmarked and blank, ready to be … Continue reading
Dan’s Hats
I am writing again after a long absence this summer, wondering what I can possible say with a broken heart. My husband Dan passed away on September 11 after a major heart failure in June when he collapsed, coded and … Continue reading
A Poolside Encounter
When Jesus saw him lying there … The encounter between Jesus and a crippled man takes place at the pool of Bethesda which was a bathing complex north of the Jerusalem temple. Two separate, rectangular shaped pools were enclosed by … Continue reading
When the Unexpected Comes
Call to Me and I will answer you. The miracles began on Monday June 12th at 5:00 in the afternoon in Boise. This summer has been extraordinary. Last winter had been very long and very cold. For six plus months … Continue reading
From The Sheep Pen 