Rushing By

June 7, 2016 Joey Cope 0

There is a moment almost every day when I pause. Calm is about me. My mind is clear. And then, suddenly, but not without warning, I am pushed into the busy current of life and I see so much rushing by. Most often my urge to join that stream of action propels [read more]

Imagine

May 23, 2016 Joey Cope 0

When times get tough, we often turn to the words of a poet or a balladeer to give us hope, to soothe our angst, and sometimes, to crank us up. Many paint only a picture of an ideal. . . in essence, a dream. John Lennon gave us that in “Imagine.” [read more]

A lot to say

A Lot to Say

April 17, 2016 Joey Cope 0

It seems more and more I find myself with a lot to say, but find no words that are adequate. photo credit: Danielle McInnes/unsplash.com I’ve experienced this for years when facing the loss of a loved one or a friend. Even the words that are true and right just don’t [read more]

Sunday Morning

Sunday Morning

April 3, 2016 Joey Cope 0

Nancy and I were honored to share Easter worship service with Judson. It was a special Sunday morning, because it was Judson’s first Easter. photo credit: Laura Lee Moreau/unsplash.com Two months old, Judson was a living reminder of new life and new energies. I spent much of the service smiling [read more]

Saturday Mourning

Saturday Mourning

March 26, 2016 Joey Cope 0

Death is a natural consequence of life We all have been touched by the loss of someone close to us. The initial shock of that loss begins at the moment the last breath was taken — a shock that can last for days, months, and even years. And then there are [read more]