Corona Diaries

When the pandemic began, we started planning how to produce more of our own food on our small farm. We planted a garden, and wanting …

Oh Lord, we ask you with all sincerity to preserve the precious gift you gave us, the gift of life. It is so precious that …

One well used word lately is “essential.” During a time of pandemic, many states in the U.S. have listed or endorsed the use of what …

(The COVID-19 Pandemic, and racial strife) Shine! All you who call on the name of Jesus, Shine as you’ve never shined before! Let all those …

After experiencing three graduations—high school, baccalaureate and master’s degrees— I’m going to date myself, as this year will be my 50th high school class reunion. …

Decades ago, a spry senior citizen wisecracked, “Where’s the Beef?!” in a Wendy’s commercial and the catchphrase caught fire. Now with COVID-19 rampaging through meat …

Grabbing a cart, I made my way through the crowded aisles. I aimlessly strolled through the store, choosing fresh produce and items on my grocery …

I’m not afraid of dying. I just don’t want to run out of toilet paper. It seems absurd to read it that way, but that …

Opening up America again is looming on the horizon. Many states already have implemented stages in which people get back to work, and people everywhere …

When my husband finished seminary in 2006, I was pregnant with boy number four and looking forward to doing ministry in a church. I was …