Full of Wonder

Becky McLaughlin St. Mark’s, Moscow We are called by God to be “childlike in our faith”. What does that mean? Stomp and cry when our prayers don’t get answered? Stop talking to God when we don’t like His answer? Ask for things for ourselves only? It means to see...

Exploring connectedness

Becky McLaughlin St. Mark’s, Moscow   Visiting a new church is a pilgrimage. What do they do that’s different?  How did you feel when you visited? Did you learn something new? What can you bring back to your home parish? There are so many parishes within...

Continuum

Becky McLaughlin St. Mark’s, Moscow A pilgrimage can be by oneself, or with a group. I draw strength from my alone time. But I also need to connect consistently with others to strengthen my faith. All of our respective journeys are a continuum; it’s a wonderful...

Discovery

Becky McLaughlin St. Mark’s, Moscow A pilgrimage is a long journey; a journey born out of religious devotion. And ending at a sacred place. Long journeys by nature can sometimes be unpleasant. But the act of discovery can be rewarding. Where will our Diocesan...

Heal to Serve

The Rev. Megan Dembi St. Thomas, Morgantown When Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever; he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him. -Matthew 8:17 Yesterday’s post was about...