100 Monkeys and Change

The Macaca fuscata monkeys had been observed by scientist on the island of Koshima in Japan for over 30 years. One morning in 1952 scientists observed an 18 month old monkey take the extra time to rinse the sand off the sweet potato provided for her before she began to eat it.  Soon the little…… Continue reading 100 Monkeys and Change

My Beloved

 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.  And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Beloved Son, with whom I…… Continue reading My Beloved

The Easter Gift

written by Gloria Herms,  contributing writer.  As a staff nurse at a local hospital, I must admit I was doing some pouting about having to work on Easter. I had plans for the weekend to celebrate my birthday as well as the holiday with friends and family. Later in the week when I had some…… Continue reading The Easter Gift