by Lynda Hart | Nov 24, 2025
Our Christian liturgical year follows a rhythmic cycle. It points us toward beginnings and ends. This is the Thirty Fourth or last Sunday of the Church year and we celebrate Christ the King (or, Reign of Christ) Sunday. It is no coincidence that between this Sunday...
by Lynda Hart | Nov 17, 2025
I’ve never been a big fan of pledging, and I know I’m not alone in this. Pledging feels like a form of obedience, and if you aren’t able to meet your pledge—which happens—it feels like failure. Since I arrive here at Gardens, the term “faith commitment” has been used,...
by Lynda Hart | Nov 10, 2025
The origins of Veterans Day lie in the aftermath of World War I, a global conflict that caused unparalleled destruction and loss of life. To honor the sacrifices made during the war and to mark the anniversary of this momentous event,...
by Lynda Hart | Nov 3, 2025
November 1 is All Saints Day, a holy day recognized by the Catholic Church and, in various ways, by various Protestant denominations. Some Christian traditions focus on remembering special Christians on All Saints Day or bringing to mind believers who have died,...
by Lynda Hart | Oct 27, 2025
Have you ever come to a crossroads in life and earnestly sought the voice of God—only to eventually give up on hearing from Him and take your best guess at which direction to go?Take it from me: it’s not a great strategy. I’ve jumped into jobs, relationships, and...
