To build and strengthen the bridges that allow us to cross the chasms or dark waters of life
"Trust is a future word." - Father Kamal During the Greece pilgrimage, that phrase is one that I took to heart. Fr. Kamal was sharing that, when reading scripture, we should remember that the Jews had past and present but no future. I'd learned that last summer during CPE at Hebrew Home. However, Fr. Kamal …
I thank all of you for your love and prayers. After three glorious days (visiting places I'd never imagined I would) with my dear friend (and recent graduate) from seminary, the time has come to serve others at camp. It will make some of you nervous, but (just as the last three weeks could make …
It is hard to believe that this "formal" portion of my pilgrimage is completed. I met new friends, spent time with long-time friends, and was even visited mid-trip by a friend from home. I learned about Greek history and culture and how it played a role in the ministry of both Saint Paul and Saint …
In Acts 16:11-15, we read the account of the conversion of Lydia (and her entire household). Like Paul, we too traveled from Neapolis (now known as Kavala) to Philippi. And on the Sabbath Day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down …
As with other things in life, before we can focus on where we are headed, we must first look at where we've been. For the first two days of our journey into the world of Saint Paul, we spent time in museums learning about the history of the region (Greece) before Paul's time. We spent …
For anyone who happens to have seen my photos on Facebook from the past few days, there may be those who ask: What's the difference between "vacation" and "pilgrimage" "The object of pilgrimage is not rest and relaxation - to get away from it all. To set out on pilgrimage is to throw down a …
In German, "kraft" means "strength." I was blessed to spend this weekend with some of the women of my family who have aided in my formation. Â In Swedish, I found out recently, that "kraft' means "force." The journey ahead could and would not be possible without the spiritual strength and force that comes from Above. …
The final steps are underway for the journey. Everything from getting the word out to learning how to get the technology I'll take along to cooperate. So much to get finished and so little time to finish it. However, at least initially, I'll be places where there are places that I can purchase the things …
Today was the final class of my Middler year of seminary. Though there are two exams and two papers yet to write, the countdown keeps ticking away towards this summer's pilgrimage: Greece, Jordan, Iraq, and The Netherlands. In 10 days, I will head for WI to spend time with my family. The time there will …
Good Friday Lectionary Scriptures Sermon delivered by Bobbi Kraft at Grace Episcopal Church, Sheboygan, WI (John 18:1-19:37) Good Friday, April 14, 2017 I remember one Good Friday vividly. About noon, the skies got dark and it began to rain. It just poured. Thunder. Lightening. And the blackest skies I’d ever seen. Then, just as quickly …
