September 13, 2026

The day is past. The 25th anniversary of 9-11. The horns are silent … the crowds have dispersed. Business as usual. Yet the holes in peoples’ hearts who have lost loved ones … they are sill there. The moments of loneliness. And so many of our kids and grandkids were not around when all this happened. But today … our world is still at war. The unrest, the uncertainty, the fear of what the future will bring —- it’s all part of our journey each day. We willl never forget the sacrifices of all those who make it possible for us to live another day. We will never stop praying for peace … and making sure that humble acts of kindness will never lose their power. This morning one of our hymns is “This is my song.” Here are some of he words: “This is my home, the country where my heart is. Here are my hopes, my dreams, my holy shrine. But other hearts in other lands are beating, with hopes and dreams as true and high as mine.” Our dreams and hopes live inside the heart-and-soul of each one of us. We are bound togehter by a loving God who walks and dreams with us. Yes, our faith can waver and we wonder if the dream of peace will ever come true. In the meantime … we have each other. Across the miles, God’s grace comes alive in this journey we share together. “See you in church” …… the “church” living inside you and me. Peace and love to all— Don