Aliens Among Us

God commands the Jewish people "You shall not molest or oppress an alien among you for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt." (Exodus 22:20)  The ancestors of everyone of us were once aliens in this land.  God commands us to care for  those who are now aliens here.

River of Love

View of Columbia River from Rowena Point.

I walked into the room.  

Love was already flowing.  

Father and mother.  

Then grandma and sisters.  

I only had to put my foot in the river 

and I was carried along in love 

for 15 month old twin sisters.

Total Dependence

At the end of his Letter to the Philippians Paul can hardly bring himself to thank them for the money that they have sent him.  It's almost like he is reluctant to admit his dependence on anybody.  Then he remembers how totally dependent he is, "I can do all things in him who strengthens me." (4:13)

Share the Journey

Saturday morning's sunrise, unusual since this view is due north.
On September 27, 2017, Pope Francis launched Share the Journey, a global campaign of prayer and action in support of migrants and refugees.  It helps to reflect on our own families' migrating here.  No matter how long ago, we all came from somewhere else.

God of Peace

Yesterday morning's sunrise.
We put aside anxiety by placing all our needs in God's hands.  "Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7)