Cooking with Elsa

Elsa Anders Cook

  • Jesus’ Eyes

    In this Gospel Lesson, I want to know what Jesus saw. I want to have Jesus’ eyes. Because there she appears in the synagogue. He couldn’t have known that she had suffered in this way for 18 years. Or maybe he… Continue reading

  • A Separate Peace

    I sure don’t know how to interpret the present time. That’s my instant thought when I read these words from this week’s Gospel Lesson. I haven’t a clue. Thank you very much. But, I’m trying really, really hard to listen… Continue reading

  • Apocalyptic Regret

    After whatever words came out my mouth following the reading of the gospel last week, church members sent me two things related to my sermon. One was a video from CBS News about “real wealth.” The other was a graduation speech… Continue reading

  • Laugh or Cry

    I just need a little space to dump the thoughts in my head — a space where someone else might read them and assure me that I’m not alone. It’s why I like social media. Not love, but definitely like… Continue reading

  • Growing Old

    Yesterday, I spent the afternoon visiting the greatest generation that Tom Brokaw once described so very well. All 3 of these visits were with women. I had hoped to visit with at least one gentleman but he didn’t answer the ring… Continue reading

  • Becoming a Pickle

    As I prepare for Sunday, and think about the Gospel Lesson, here are my thoughts. Suppose you have a friend. Suppose you have this friend whom you go ask at midnight for 3 loaves of bread because another friend has… Continue reading

  • Trayvon and Us: Beaten, Stripped and Left for Dead

    What I thought I was going to emphasize this morning in my sermon is the adult education opportunity this summer to study a book together. It’s not organized. There is no time and place to show up if you want… Continue reading

  • As Yourself

    As I prepare for Sunday, and think about the Gospel Lesson, here are my thoughts.It’s an argument between worthy adversaries. The lawyer vets him before he really gets to the heart of the matter. He asks an easy question, one known… Continue reading

  • Wanderer

    I spent the holiday on Orcas Island with my family. It was beautiful. It was so beautiful. I mean really. Look at that view. (Those roses are maintained by the Episcopal Church in the center of Eastsound. They also had… Continue reading

  • Accept Hospitality

    As I prepare for Sunday, and think about the Gospel Lesson, here are my thoughts. Nothing will hurt you, Jesus says. Don’t get too excited about this though because even if the spirits submit to you — what really matters… Continue reading