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By Joan Kessler Mark 10:17-22 When I considered the gospel reading for this week, my memory went back to this story based on Leo...

By Joan Kessler Reading: Matthew 6:25-33 Gratitude, it happens, needs less room to grow than one might think – is able to find purchase...

By Joan Kessler Mark 9: 30-37 This passage from Mark has left me with more questions than answers this morning. I have been asking myself...

By Joan Kessler Isaiah 65:17-25 The passage you just heard read is a favorite of mine. If I was asked what passaged summarizes the good...

By Joan Kessler Jeremiah 4:23-28 Ps. 19:1-6 When you look to the sky…what do you see? I have enjoyed receiving your sky photos...

by Rev. Joan Kessler Genesis 1:26-28 Psalm 139:13-18 Yesterday, we saw the return of Art Walk to our community and for me, it was my...

by Rev. Joan Kessler Mark 7:24-37 Last Sunday, New Orleans observed the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. To mark the occasion,...

by Rev. Joan Kessler Mark 7:1-8, 14-16 Our reading from Mark you heard Melanie just read has me reflecting on ritual and traditions and...