Seeing with the eyes of your heart
First Presbyterian Church worships at City Beach at least once per summer. However, this year’s event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to keep people safe. It felt strange to not gather by the shore of one of the most beautiful outdoor sanctuaries in the world, …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Thankfulness is more than a one-time event
Turkey sandwiches. Turkey noodle soup. Pie for breakfast?! Leftovers are one of the best parts of the holiday. For a few days following Thanksgiving, we are reminded that thankfulness is not a one-time event. More than an abundance of food, thankfulness is a state of mind, an orientation of the …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Be present in God's presence
Summer is an enchanting time in North Idaho.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
God is here to share the gift of Easter with us all
The demolition has started. The front steps at First Presbyterian Church fell victim to the jackhammer as concrete was removed, one chunk at a time. The steps are being replaced and the roof over them updated. A project of this type takes coordination, money, time, and people who understand what …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Breathe deep the joy of life, God's blessings
This morning as I walked into my garden I was greeted by a smell.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Contemplative prayer through beekeeping
“Contemplative prayer through beekeeping” was the theme of a recent sabbatical experience that took my wife and I to monasteries and farms through Europe and the United Kingdom to visit bee keepers. For centuries, people have utilized honey and wax and other hive products. Different bee keepers approach this art …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Merry Christmas is a declaration of peace
The Christmas holiday is upon us, and one thing I hear people talk about this time of year involves how busy we get. Lots of great opportunities to connect with friends and family; the parties, shopping, and hosting are usually really fun, but they do take time and energy. Expectations …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
