Words from Washington

A few weeks ago, I arrived early for a 6:30 p.m. exercise class. The class that began at 5:30, Sports Circuit, was still in session. Each me...

The Wednesday newspaper is my second favorite newspaper of the week. While Sunday's edition leads the way because of all the advertisin...

My mentor and friend, Rev. Dr. Peter Storey, sent me a statement over the weekend. Knowing my own struggle to do whatever I can to make ou...

With a snowstorm last Saturday and another one on Wednesday, the church has not received any mail from the U.S. Postal Service this week. ...

Today is my fourth day of being home. The last time I moved my car was Friday morning. The last time I had makeup on or hair that was curl...

Last night, a dozen people gathered in the church's fellowship hall. The individuals gathered around tables, enjoying a baked potato din...

Like many of you, I watched with anticipation as the results of yesterday's special election made their way to the television tuned to ...

I watched at a distance when the news from Haiti started to come in. I was in Frederick, interviewing candidates for ministry with the Boar...

The last day of 2009. The last day of a decade that began with so much promise - so much anticipation - so much wonder - so much delight. A...

The wonder of it all is that God would come to us. God came on this day! And, God has shown up often throughout this year. I am grateful!...

Dear Church Family: There are twelve days of Christmas. I rejoice in this fact since some of you will not receive th...

I saw the sign. I sat at the stoplight and watched it for a few minutes, becoming more frustrated with myself for getting off on the wrong ...

I have worn many hats in recent days. I have been a janitor who unloaded each trash bin in the fellowship hall following coffee hour yesterd...

I had a troubling experience with a doctor recently. I had a routine exam on December 13 at which time my primary care physician performed a...

I had the joy of spending three and one-half days in Atlanta last week at a training for a program being piloted by the Fund for Theological...

I have hanging in my home a small picture created by Brian Andreas, the artist behind Storey People that says, "She said she usually c...

I am far behind on my blogging, gathering a list of things to write about instead of actually writing about them. I promise to write soon. I...

I saw them again on Wednesday morning. They were walking rather briskly, three girls dressed differently from the rest of the early morning...