April 24, 2020 Thought for the day: Comparing. I hear a lot of people saying things these days like "I'm sad/stressed/worried/angry/etc. but I really shouldn't complain because others are in a worse position." I thought I'd share my thoughts on this, in case it's helpful. I've...
April 23, 2020 Thought for the day: A prayer for the evening. Hang on to this one for the evening. It’s one of my very favorite prayers, and I hope you like it too. Lord, it is night. The night is for stillness. Let us be still in the presence of God. It is night after a long day...
April 22, 2020 Thought for the day: Create. Stretching our creative sides can be life giving even if you don’t consider yourself a “creative type.” Doodle. Paint. Take a photo. Write a poem. Make something today, no matter how small it is. Nobody has to see it but...
April 21, 2020 Thought for the day: Groundedness. What’s one thing that helps you feel grounded and centered? For me, it’s the smell of coffee. For you, maybe it’s the wind, or the feeling of grass between your toes. Take pleasure in these small joys today, and every...
April 20, 2020 Thought for the day: Sunshine. The sun was so beautiful yesterday, wasn’t it? It reminded me of this verse: “From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3 - Let the sunshine give you strength, peace, and...
Dear Elmhurst Presbyterian Church Members and Friends - Good Morning, Friends - Please watch our morning worship service HERE. Then, join us for a Zoom "coffee hour" from 11:30 - 12:00 --- We'll hop on Zoom with our own coffee and say hello to one another. It will be good to see...
April 17, 2020 Thought for the day: Rest. Hear these words from Matthew 11, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for...
April 16, 2020 Thought for the day: Daily bread. I think this was my very first “thought of the day” when I started sending out these daily texts. I decided it’s time for it to circle back around, because I think of it every day. When we pray “give us this day our daily...
April 15, 2020 Thought for the day: Daily bread. I think this was my very first “thought of the day” when I started sending out these daily texts. I decided it’s time for it to circle back around, because I think of it every day. When we pray “give us this day our daily...
April 14, 2020 Thought for the day: Psalms. While we’re sheltering in place, we might be looking for a new spiritual discipline. I’d love to suggest that you read through the Psalms in the Bible. The Psalms take just a few moments to read every day, and they cycle through a whole...