Author Archives: mlcoffice
Words
And God said, Let there be Light. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 Human language may be the least understood gift of God’s many gifts … Continue reading
The Workshop
Both sides of my birth family were blessed with natural longevity, at least those who survived the war in Europe. My mother lived to be 88; her sister and brother almost into their 90’s. My father as I may have … Continue reading
A Child’s Easter in the Bronx
It’s Easter Sunday. It still looks like winter with snow piled four feet high in the back where the plow dumped snow for the last four months. And it’s still too cold to leave my parka at home. But, a … Continue reading
What About You?
Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15 My husband and I just returned from a two week road trip to Phoenix and back through Salt Lake City (to visit with our daughter’s family.) We’ve never considered ourselves … Continue reading
Cactus and Orchid
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 March is here, coming not like the proverbial lion but with clear skies and bright sunshine. However, it’s still cold and snow will lie … Continue reading
I Know That Voice: A Reflection on Sunday’s Sermon
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 This week I am thinking of my parents who have passed away. Their birthdays were two days apart in February, the 21st and 23rd. My … Continue reading
Dust to Dust
…then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. Genesis 2:7 Today is Ash Wednesday which is the start of Lent, … Continue reading
Reset: Day 21
For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” But you were unwilling, Isaiah 30:15 Well, it’s still January and it’s … Continue reading
The Only Piece
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. John 14:6 For Christmas I bought a jig saw puzzle for Dan, for us to work on while my Salt Lake family was visiting. It was a 1,000 piece puzzle of … Continue reading
Alone With God
And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God. Luke 6:12 Our church is engaged in 21 Days of Prayer until the end … Continue reading