Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
~ Psalm 23:4
[The Shepherds-in-Training series is a repeat, but worthy of review every couple years…]
How does walking through the valley of the shadow of death alter life?
In her Remember That You Are Dust series interview (HERE) in 2021, Associate Pastor Lisa Bernheisel shares of her cancer journey in a very powerful way.
- The transition from “running from death” to “dancing with death”
- Concerns about being alone. Of being forgotten
- Then there’s the commentary about savoring each moment (HERE)
- And the commentary on creating a Death Plan (HERE)
Sadly, Lisa’s mortal journey ended in 2023. Our gratitude to Lisa for sharing her story and perspectives on dancing in the midst of the valley is immense! Her witness reminds us that we’re all “dancing with death,” whether we want to face it or not.
May we enjoy this day, dancing with the Spirit!
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, May 14, 2023:
POTENTIAL ACTIONS – FOOD INSECURITY: This season will likely find increasing numbers of folks looking for food, presenting opportunities to
- share financial and/or food offerings with a local food pantry
- check with your faith community about upcoming opportunities to feed community members
- volunteer to help with a local mobile food pantry or community dinner
- find a Little Pantry in your area and help stock it with shelf-stable food items
NOTE: for those in the Cinci region, some food organizations are listed HERE
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