Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana Leaf, Chaplain The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. . . The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. – 1 Samuel 3.1b, 8a (NRSV) When we believe something is lost, we eventually stop looking for it. In the same way, if we […]
Knowing the Nearby God
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana Leaf, Chaplain [Paul said], “Athenians, as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, ‘To an unknown god.’ – Acts 17.23 (NRSV) The Apostle Paul trained as a lawyer, but he could have been an investigative […]
Who’s That Knocking?
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, Chaplain As soon as Peter realized he was free from prison, he went to the house of Mary. When he knocked at the outer gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer. On recognizing Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that, instead of letting him in, she ran […]
Sent Home
“For this month’s newsletter I am submitting to you the following meditation by Mary Luti, a long time seminary educator and pastor.” –Rev. Dr. Diana Leaf, Chaplain The man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. But Jesus refused, “Go home to your own people, and tell them how much the Lord has done […]
Chaplain’s Message: Refuge
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, Chaplain God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear. – Psalm 46.1-2a (NRSV) The Bosque del Apache is a National Wildlife Refuge two hours south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Established in 1939 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 57,000-acre refuge is […]
Chaplain’s Message: Who Are You Wearing?
This month I share with you the following article by Kenneth L. Samuel, Pastor of Victory for the World Church, Decatur, Georgia. – Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, Chaplain Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion. – Colossians 3.12 (NIV) Have you noticed that people will often notice what […]
Chaplain’s Message: A Commercial Break
Submitted by KCH’s Rev. Dr. Diana Leaf, Chaplain The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. – Psalm 23.1 (NIV) A mother is trying to teach her daughter to be suspicious of commercials. When an ad breaks in on the YouTube video they’re watching, she’ll talk back to the screen: “We already have a car!” or […]
Chaplain’s Message: Stay Human
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, Chaplain Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. – Romans 12:2 (NRSV) The first thing Jon Batiste did when he got to […]
Chaplain’s Message: Such Great Lengths
by Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, KCH Chaplain Then Moses said, “I must turn aside and look at this great sight and see why the bush is not burned up.”– Exodus 3:1-3 (NRSV, adapted) Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain […]
Chaplain’s Message: Night Work
by Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, KCH Chaplain “We must work the works of the one who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.” – John 9.4 (NRSV) Jesus apparently spoke these words, but surely he, best friend to nocturnal fishermen, knew they were wrong as soon as […]