by Helen Ackermann | Aug 31, 2018 | Reflections
The little girl was learning to ride her two-wheeler. Her mom, dad and older sister were watching and giving her a hand when she needed assistance. We were privileged to watch this endeavor on our street. One could see the pride and joy on each face as they...
by Helen Ackermann | Jul 13, 2018 | Reflections
In recent weeks we have heard in the gospel readings for Sunday about the importance of faith. When Jesus visits his home town the gospel writer Mark indicates that Jesus performed few miracles. Jesus indicates that he was amazed at their lack of faith. In the...
by Helen Ackermann | May 11, 2018 | Reflections
Recently our grandson was privileged to travel to Washington D. C. with the safety patrol. When he returned he presented me with a gift. He said that it was actually for Grandpa and for me. He gave us a little turtle with the words “Pray more, Worry less.” I...
by Helen Ackermann | Mar 23, 2018 | Reflections
If you have been paying attention, you might have noticed that this year’s Lent began and ended with secular events. Ash Wednesday was on Valentine’s Day which caused a conflict between celebrating with a meal out and keeping a day of fast and abstinence. Easter...
by Helen Ackermann | Feb 2, 2018 | Reflections
Recently, an article in the Daily Herald caught my attention. It was titled; Fewer Americans pray to ease stress. The article indicated that the levels of stress continue to stay the same but that how people react to stress is changing. The survey conducted by the...
