February 8, 2026

He comes into the office … just to talk. He is concerned about the violence and divisions and unrest in our country … as we all are. He quotes from one of the prayers we shared on Sunday morning: “In the large scheme of things, we are on the earth for just a little while. I want “my little while” to count for something.” For sure!! We want our journey to make a difference … as small as that “difference” may be. This is the challenge we face everyday. What can I do to make a difference?? Then he looks me in the eye: Our church can never stop standing for the power of love and kindness!! Well … we won’t. That’s all we have. That “humble carpenter” … who is at the very center of this “humble temple” … yes, he was and is the embodiment of love and kindness. This is who we are … this is what we stand for. It’s why the coffee is perkin’ and the door is open … that we may be reminded why we are here, and what is at the very heart of who we are as a church. Yes … love and kindness … a recipe for hope. Peace to all — Don