by Lynda Hart | Feb 3, 2025
Hineni (pronounced hee-nay-nee) is used in the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament) when people respond to a direct call from God. It means “Here I am.” It’s used in OT to respond to God’s divine call, and is a reply of total surrender, total dedication to do what...
by Lynda Hart | Jan 27, 2025
“Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Not yesterday, not tomorrow. Today. And with that word, Jesus’ furious neighbors tried to throw him off a cliff. Faith communities are often consumed with memories of the past and hopes for the future....
by Lynda Hart | Jan 19, 2025
Picture this: a big party, and they run out of the most important drink, wine. The guy in charge is just beside himself – what will he do? This will reflect poorly on the family, the newly married couple, the whole deal. And there’s Mother Mary, quietly taking it all...
by Lynda Hart | Jan 6, 2025
The Greek word Epiphany (epiphanos), which means appearance or manifestation or showing forth, is used to describe Jesus’ first appearance to the Gentiles. “Epiphany” refers to God’s Self-revelation as well as to the revelation...
by Lynda Hart | Dec 27, 2024
Taking time for reflection is a critical practice. Reflection fosters learning, stimulates growth, calls for course corrections, identifies priorities and renews focus and energy. At the end of this crazy and challenging year, it is even more important to carve out...
