This Easter, we will look at the story of Jesus through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. As we prepare, we’ve asked two beautiful ladies from Schweitzer, Kristin Strong & Marilyn Quigley, to create and share what they learned about her. Click here to read Marilyn’s …
This Easter, we will look at the story of Jesus through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. As we prepare, we’ve asked two beautiful ladies from Schweitzer, Kristin Strong & Marilyn Quigley, to create and share what they learned about her. Click here to read Kristin’s …
“God is the one who will guide you!” These words from Jose Ortiz echo throughout his story, a narrative riddled with challenges and changes that shaped his life. When you sit down with him, you learn about his life as a young boy born in …
On April 23, we will celebrate confirmation with a group of students who have been part of this year’s Confirmation Class. Since last fall each week, 16 students and three adult volunteer leaders have been discussing the core principles of faith. Throughout confirmation classes, students …
Life is hard. Every day, we experience real challenges. In some way or another, we encounter the unexpected – a bad diagnosis, job loss, an accident, or major change such as divorce or the death of a loved one. The major life events we face …
The 2023 growing season for the East Stanford Neighborhood Garden is just beginning and there’s much anticipation. This garden, located near the middle of Schweitzer’s campus, is a place where gardeners of all ages come together and bond as a community. Ken Bass, who oversees …
The Sunday before Easter is Palm Sunday. On that day Jesus rode a young, unbroken donkey into Jerusalem. A crowd gathered around and shouted acclamations of praise: “Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in …
For 1,840 days, I tried to have a baby. Like so many couples, Kevin and I thought having a baby would be a blessing that came easily. But like 1 in 8 American couples, it did not. A year went by, and I became one, …
In the 1960’s, futurists predicted that advances in technology would lead to a “crisis of leisure.” It was predicted that by 1985 people would be working only 22 hours a week for 27 weeks a year! Today, Americans average four more weeks a year of …
We’re not quite into spring yet, but we can feel it coming! We anticipate longer days, a little more sunshine, the shades of green popping out, flowers blooming, more time for outdoor activities (like kayaking for me), and much more. This is also a time …
Then the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. The Lord has spoken! – Isaiah 40:5 When I was a young teen I was introduced to O. Henry’s short story, “The Gift of the Magi.”The story centers around …
How would the following explanation be accepted at your gift opening? “Oops, I forgot a gift for you.” No need to answer! Preparation obviously is key for a joyful Christmas. At Schweitzer, the team is busy praying, rehearsing, creating, writing, studying, and organizing. At home …
In Isaiah 40:3 we read: “A voice of one who cries: Prepare in the wilderness the way of the Lord ; make straight and smooth in the desert a highway for our God!” (AMP) I love the Amplified version for this verse because we are …
Sloppy agapē (sacrificial love) characterizes incidents when in the name of love, and hoping to keep the peace, we refuse to address seemingly impenetrable issues, bad choices, and/or volitional sins. But any peace we may experience in such circumstances is artificial and never lasts. Some …