By Karen Schoeppach “Give me a call.” “We must get together.” “I can’t believe it’s been that long!” These and other phrases express our feelings when we are out and about and meet a friend or close acquaintance we haven’t seen for a while. At that moment, we regret that it’s been so long since we spent time with them. Often, they are saying similar things to us. When they are said, we always mean them. Sometimes there is follow through. Most of the time, unfortunate

By Karen Schoeppach Last Sunday marked the 21st year since the attack on several sites in the United States. September 11, 2001 was a day of death and destruction. It was also a day of courage, selflessness, caring and strength. In the midst of tragedy, loss, and unbelievable sorrow, people came together to help wherever and however they could. God of all, as we remember pain and fear, let us keep in our minds and hearts how faith in You brought us to the other side. Whe

“We’re getting dizzy!” Sometimes it feels as though the merry-go-round is spinning faster and faster – without asking us if we can handle the speed of the spin! In the last five to ten years there have been so many changes. Technologic advances, social media, fashion, lifestyles, lifelong beliefs and more seem to be changing from week to week. What was “right” or “acceptable” when we were growing up is no longer defined by the old, narrow parameters. We are bombarded with