by James Melson | Apr 20, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
As we enter another week of the COVID -19 pandemic, the numbers can be overwhelming – the number of people infected, the number of those who died, the number of unemployed people, the number of people needing emergency assistance including food, medicine,...
by James Melson | Apr 13, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
We will remember yesterday’s Easter as one like none other in our life time. Instead of churches being full with the highest attendance of the year, the vast majority of churches were empty as many Christians worshipped using some kind of online platform if available....
by James Melson | Apr 6, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
We continue to navigate this strange and difficult time of pandemic unlike anything we have experienced in our lifetime. One new reality that is increasingly important is social distancing – maintaining open space of at least six feet between people when we...
by James Melson | Mar 30, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
In the cycle of Scripture readings called the Revised Common Lectionary, the epistle reading for this coming Sunday is Philippians 2: 5-11. This familiar passage starts with the words, “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” It goes on to describe the...
by James Melson | Mar 23, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
In these uncertain and challenging times, each day we hear of more ways that cities, counties, states, and the federal government are taking steps to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. For now “social distancing” and regular hand washing are two major ways...
by James Melson | Mar 16, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
In these strange and uncertain times of “social distancing” caused by Covid 19, it is a blessing to see examples of people finding creative ways to support and care for each other. The self-sacrifcial commitment of health care providers in our country and around the...
