Author Archives: colleenjmalone

As the ice finally starts to melt, we’re back into another “brown season.” But I’ll take brown at this point! Gardeners are cleaning up and straightening the greenhouse in as anticipation of getting this year’s seeds started. The garden reminds us that even in the midst of winter, the thoughts and preparations for Spring offerContinue reading “Thinking Spring!”

We’re all watching with great interest the progress of the Olympic Games. We react with pride for those who win and feel the disappointment of those who don’t. The motivation of every athlete who attends is the same: Win The Gold! Participation puts the winning athlete and his/her country through intense scrutiny. It is trulyContinue reading “Gold and Glory”

Usually on Sundays I could be preaching somewhere, or most often attending my own church, and seldom have the opportunity to worship in other congregations. Some time ago, my husband, Steve, and I visited in a place which had played an important role in the life of Steve’ family. It was a Friends church. Steve’sContinue reading “Among Friends”