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Celebrating the Winter Solstice

, “The winter solstice has always been special to me as a barren darkness that gives birth to a verdant future beyond imagination, a time of pain and withdrawal that produces something joyfully inconceivable, like a monarch butterfly masterfully extracting itself from the confines of its cocoon, bursting forth into unexpected glory.” – Gary ZukavContinue reading “Celebrating the Winter Solstice”

Rethinking Church

Feelings of isolation are causing problems for many during the global pandemic we are living through. For many, what has made this especially painful is the suspension of large, in-person gatherings in churches. Yes, it is true that scripture tells us to gather together. “19 Again I say unto you, That if two of youContinue reading “Rethinking Church”

A shattered world shall emerge into light

“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” — Helen Keller

Light of the World

Original Fabric Art by Rogene Robbins, as shown above, available at Espirational.com’s gallery. ——————————————————————————— “We are indeed the light of the world –but only if our switch is turned on.” —– John Hagee

Grace is the Celebration of Life

“Grace is the celebration of life, relentlessly hounding all the non-celebrants in the world. It is a floating, cosmic bash shouting its way through the streets of the universe, flinging the sweetness of its cassations to every window, pounding at every door in a hilarity beyond all liking and happening, until the prodigals comeContinue reading “Grace is the Celebration of Life”

Being of Service in the Age of Social Distancing

For many, the holiday season is a time to focus on serving others. So how does COVID-19 change that? How can we still be of service during this unprecedented time? First, we need to remember there are always people in need of help, not only during the holidays. This is especially important this year. TheseContinue reading “Being of Service in the Age of Social Distancing”

The power of celebration

“People of our time are losing the power of celebration. Instead of celebrating we seek to be amused or entertained. Celebration is an active state, an act of expressing reverence or appreciation. To be entertained is a passive state–it is to receive pleasure afforded by an amusing act or a spectacle… Celebration is aContinue reading “The power of celebration”