Author Archives: evask50

I haven’t written in this space for a long time. Life and energy have been invested in a non profit I started 4 years ago, Journey Center of Chicago. journeycenterofchicago.org Hope you will check us out online. It is a … Continue reading →

I am, like so many of you, disheartened by the steady stream of bad news coming out of Washington- of wrong decisions being made by people in power that detrimentally hurt the majority of the population. I will continue to … Continue reading →

This is a word of hope for each of us who struggle with our sense of worth and value. Inside Out by Rev. Jolene Bergstrom-Carlson of Ministry Mentors

I grew up without a sense of presence in my family, without feeling like I was known or seen or heard. Home wasn’t really a safe place. My family loved each other, but everyone was broken in their own way. … Continue reading →

I found this to be a challenging and powerful word by Rev. Shannon J. Kirshner, at Fourth Presbyterian Church.  It was an engaging way to interact with the scripture passage. It is a word that the church at large needs … Continue reading →

I have not written in a long while. Life has been full. However, I have yearned to take a few minutes to write what is on my heart once again. So here I am. I recently turned another year older. … Continue reading →

When I was in seminary 30 years ago,  Dr. Rev. John Weborg  was one of my professors. He was the professor of theology. He is a deeply reflective  speaker and teacher. His words were always profound and offered much substance. … Continue reading →