Happy Ash Valentine’s Day!

Isn’t it fun when Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day? (Or maybe not if you’re giving up chocolate for Lent.) I thought I’d re-share these Ash Valentine’s/Wednesday cards I created for the Rev. Gal Blog Pals site back in 2018. You might also enjoy these valentines from biblical characters. And if you’re looking for more…

Carrying Grief

Last Friday was the first Valentine’s Day since my dad died. My brother and I don’t know what Dad usually did for the big day, so we got Mom some flowers. They are pink, not red. And the card simply says, “Happy Valentine’s Day;” it does not have one of those cheesy romantic Hallmark verses…

The True Meaning of Valentine’s Day

I began the celebration of Valentine’s Day yesterday by preaching on adultery and divorce. (Gotta love the Lectionary!) In about an hour I will continue the celebration by hanging out with a classroom full of first-graders who are ingesting way too much sugar. For now, though, I want to reflect on the true meaning of…