Ken's e-Pistle November 15, 2023 There is a very interesting word in our heritage which colors our daily struggle. It comes from the Hebrew and is transliterated, “timshel.” It means, “You may.” Or, “You may be.” Or simply, “Maybe” It is the root of our free will and first appears in the conversation between [...]
Ken's e-Pistle November 8, 2023 This past week, when the temperatures plummeted to depths not felt since last winter, I got an e-mail from a friend in my first parish. It was simple, direct, and clear: “Hog killing weather. You comin’?” It took me back many years to that rural community and prompted me [...]
Cornucopia Symbolizes "Plenty" A Mother-Daughter Tradition In the Martin House entry each Thanksgiving Season, a cornucopia pouring forth a wide range of vegetables and fruits seems to magically appear about the time trees begin shedding their leaves and winds turn cooler. The “magicians” behind this gorgeous and welcoming 3D piece of art are our [...]
Ken's e-Pistle November 1, 2023 When I first retired, I decided to make an independent study of some of our ancestors in the faith. As Presbyterians we may trace a bit of our ecclesiastical bloodline to those Celtic denizens of the forests and highlands often referred to as Druids or Old Religion. In fact, [...]
Ken's e-Pistle October 25, 2023 This Sunday we will celebrate Reformation Sunday and the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans. It is a time to remember our heritage as Reformed Christians under the banner of our Mother Church, the Church of Scotland. It is also a time to celebrate 176 years of faithful service in this [...]
