Tag Archives: peace

Through the Doldrums

by David Kaiser-Cross / Uncategorized / No Comments / August 17, 2020

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) Connecting with kids, siblings, and relatives through Facetime or phone is something we do almost every day. “Hey, how’s it going,” we ask. “Fine,” is the reply. […]

Open My Eyes

by Sharon Harris-Ewing / Uncategorized / No Comments / July 21, 2020

When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the […]

A Time for Masks

by Deb Kaiser-Cross / Uncategorized / No Comments / July 15, 2020

O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. […]

Palms Up, Palms Down

by Deb Kaiser-Cross / Uncategorized / No Comments / June 11, 2020

“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 One of the new activities that has given me the most joy during these days of social isolation is the NUCC Zoom Prayer Gathering that I have been […]

Suffering or Peace?

by David Kaiser-Cross / Uncategorized / No Comments / May 4, 2020

Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you will have suffering. But take heart. I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Which would you rather have: today, Monday, the first day of another week? Suffering or peace? That may seem like a stupid […]