November 23, 2025 Photo by JillWellington on Pixabay Thanksgiving is upon us, and all the sense memories that come with it. As I savor the colors, spices, and aromas of the season, I reflect on  gratitude , giving , and grace . When I feed my soul, I find fullness of joy and strength for the day.  Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you  (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). I’ve been reading a Unity bo

June 22, 2025 Only in the soil of Sabbath tranquillity can we seed the possibility of a new day, a new week —even a new life —again and again, each time with fresh eyes, rested and refreshed, born within the completely gratuitous sanctuary of time. - Wayne Muller, Sabbath As I sit in the serenity of this Sabbath day, equally aware of the news of the day, I ask myself what I can say and share in this moment. For me, these are the questions: What do I see? What do I know? What

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April 23, 2023 I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. -Lao Tzu...

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It was a Sunday much like this, 28 years ago today. Art and I were watching the football playoffs and I was quite pregnant with Taylor,...

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