Being the Light Some years ago, I was stuck on a crosstown bus in Chicago during rush hour. Traffic was barely

Living the Beatitudes: Jesus’ Way of a Blessed Life When Jesus proclaims the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12), He is not offering a

Blessed Are the Peacemakers Jesus proclaims in the Beatitudes, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”

Starting Each Day with Gratitude: A Personal Reflection Each morning, before the noise of the day begins and before worries have a

The Bird Song Reflection The babies fittingly broke through their shells on Mother’s Day morning.  At least that’s when I first

A Different Kind of Resolution We come to church carrying many things—gratitude, worry, fatigue, hope. Some of what we carry is easy

Making Space for Jesus in a Crowded Life Our lives are full—full of schedules, responsibilities, notifications, and constant noise. Much of

Christmas and Grief: Finding Ways to Stay PositiveI was walking through AJ’s grocery store the other day.  If you shop there, you

Living Under the Reign of the Manger Throne Our theme for Advent Christmas 2025 here at PWC is Manger Throne. Manger

The Nights the Holy Spirit Came to Visit As many of you may know, I’ve had some rough years with knee pain.