THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Ritual. One of the things I’m often telling parents and Christian Educators about faith formation and children is the importance of ritual. Rituals don’t have to be fancy. A prayer before dinner, a blessing before bed, a moment of gratitude in the...
THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Perspective. My children were digging a hole in the backyard the other day. They got about 8-10 inches down and one of them said “I bet we’ll find gold down here!” When they got to an interesting looking rock, they marveled at it for a...
Sunday Morning! Dear Elmhurst Presbyterian Church Members and Friends - Good Morning, Friends - Please watch our morning worship service HERE. Then, join us for a Zoom communion and "coffee hour" from 11:30 - 12:00 --- Please bring your own juice and bread and we'll...
April 30, 2020 Thought for the day: I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The...
April 29, 2020 Thought for the day: Learning to walk in the dark. Tonight is our study of the book “Learning to Walk in the Dark.” If you didn’t have a chance to read the whole book, read the excerpt linked below. Here’s one of my favorite quotes from the book...
April 28, 2020 Thought for the day: Enjoy this prayer for today (I found it among THESE beautiful ones) I do not fear this day, for you are with me wherever I might go, your light to shine ahead, your footsteps to lead the way. I do not fear...
April 27, 2020 Thought for the day: Grief. What have you lost, or are losing because of the COVID-19 crisis? For each of us, the answer is different. It’s very important to acknowledge the grief we’re feeling these days. Your grief is not any less important...
This is the day the Lord has made! Today's service is at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_o9DOWfcX0&t
April 24, 2020 Thought for the day: Comparing. I hear a lot of people saying things these days like "I'm sad/stressed/worried/angry/etc. but I really shouldn't complain because others are in a worse position." I thought I'd share my thoughts on this, in case it's helpful. I've...
April 23, 2020 Thought for the day: A prayer for the evening. Hang on to this one for the evening. It’s one of my very favorite prayers, and I hope you like it too. Lord, it is night. The night is for stillness. Let us be still in the presence of God. It is night after a long day...