Showing all posts by tag "love"
An Undocumented American Speaks from the Heart
January 30th, 2017
This is the longest blog that has been on this site, but I wanted you to get the whole picture at once. Written by an undocumented American, it tells the human part of the story. Please comment at the end after you have read it. Prepare to be touched.
-Bruce
Struggling...
Where'd We Lose You, Jesus?
December 23rd, 2016
A Christmas Prayer
Dear Jesus,
Where did we lose you?
In the tinsel and wrapping, the clearances and road rage?
Our greedy grasping for more?
Or was it long before all that?
Did you get lost in the wrappings of those swaddling clothes?
The chorus...
The Day 'Fore Thanksgiving
November 23rd, 2016
By Erik Keener
Twas the day ‘fore Thanksgiving, and all through UCOM
The pantry was buzzing, twas less than quite calm
The boxes were packed, with turkeys and stuffing
All set to be driven, by drivers a rushing.
The shelves...
Lenten Reflection: Involvement in the Beloved Community
February 19th, 2016
Who gets left out of the beloved community?
“God bless me and my wife, my son John and his wife, us four, no more. Amen.” It’s funnier if you haven’t heard it sincerely prayed.
A few are more generous to offer space in their circles. Their mantra could be,...
In Blessing we are Blessed
December 17th, 2015
Guest Blog:
UCOM Asset Based Community Deveopment Manager
BettyBeth Johns
As I worked through their grocery order in the food pantry, Mrs. would say things like, “put that cake back but don’t tell my husband. He loves...
Courageous Compassion
June 10th, 2013
Connecting with another is always risky. It's more than being known by the company we keep. Connecting goes deeper than the superficial, "What will the neighbors think?" Compassion is more than pity. It is empathy--feeling with. "I know how you...
Greed
April 29th, 2013
Fear
In the spring a young duck's fancy turns to...greed. The rest of the year the 70 or so ducks that inhabit the creek and...
