He (Jesus) stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim …READ MORE

Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. …READ MORE

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1b (NRSV) You are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you… Do not fear, for I am with you. Isaiah 43:4-5a (NRSV) It happened again yesterday.  As I walked into the fellowship hall a …READ MORE

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” Matthew 2:1-2 (NRSV) And having …READ MORE

Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1:41b-42 NRSV) I enjoy the children in the Treehouse Nursery School that meets in Trinity’s fellowship hall every day. They add so much life to this place. My …READ MORE