For years, many of us have whispered, “Peace is coming.” We have especially felt it in moments of reprieve, in seasons of hope. But now, as fear surges through our country and cruelty gains ground, even the most faithful among us may find ourselves asking, “Where is God in the midst of this?” I have …
“In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house and went off to a lonely place and prayed there.” Book of Mark 1:35 In our busy, noisy world, the search for peace is more than a luxury, it is a spiritual necessity. Mark 1:35 offers a profound example, that even with …
Finding Hope in the Wake of Devastation When we came to Bay Saint Louis in the Fall of 2005, it was hard to believe how much the hurricane had wrecked everything. We had previously selected a house to purchase on prior visits, but it had been destroyed, with nothing left but the front steps. We …
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It is not the amount of a gift that matters, but the size of the heart behind it. I am reminded of a touching example from over 30 years ago, when my daughter and her husband were newly married college students. Among their friends, some were struggling financially, yet one friend gave them a wedding …
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Marvin Gaye once said, “If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else.” This timeless wisdom invites us to look inward, reminding us that true tranquility is not found in the outside world but within our hearts. Inner peace is the bedrock upon which a fulfilling life is based. When …
Here we are in November which of course reminds us of what a generous and abundant world we inhabit. As autumn deepens, we reflect on the signs of abundance everywhere. We see nature’s abundance, moments of connection, kindness, and generosity everywhere. November’s traditions invite us to pause and appreciate the richness of our lives. Generosity …
My home is not just a place to rest my head, but a space that holds me, gently and completely in the embrace of comfort, safety, beauty, ease, and a sense of the sacred. Within these walls, I remember that peace is not something I chase, it is something I cultivate. Peace is mine in …
There are days when the calendar feels like a jigsaw puzzle missing half its pieces.Trying to coordinate schedules, honor preferences, and bring people together, whether for meetings, or sacred gatherings, can feel like herding cats in a windstorm. We all feel scattered sometimes. But then I remember: I do not have to do this alone.I …
Each Sunday for the last few weeks, I have been talking about coming back to our senses, all our senses, not just the traditional five of sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. In addition to these, we have the sixth sense that speaks of intuition, and we have all the ways that our body senses …
This morning, as the sun rose over the water, I felt a quiet stirring reminder that Light is not only something we see, but something we speak into being. “I speak as the Divine speaks: Let there be Light in my thoughts, my choices, my creations.” This affirmation came to me like a prayer and …
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