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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On my way home from an appointment with the ophthalmologist, I said, “Okay God, I know you created us and all that, but did we come with a warranty or something, you know like a 100,000-mile warranty?” I was thinking that if we humans are evolving and living longer, shouldn’t our parts be living longer …
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 …
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou Have you ever looked back at something you did and thought, “I wish I had done that differently”? Most of us have. It is a normal part of being human. We all make mistakes or choices we …
Finding moments of peace and clarity is essential in today’s busy world to maintain balance, reduce stress, and make wise decisions. These moments encourage our emotional stability and resilience, contributing to a more peaceful and fulfilling life. Peace of heart and mind is an inner calm and contentment that we are all looking for. Clarity …
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 …
The moment in The Wizard of Oz when Glinda says, “You have always had the power, my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself.” is a profound metaphor for personal transformation. It is not just a whimsical line from a fantasy film. It is spiritual truth wrapped in story.[i] The Secret to Change: …
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