by Elaine Breckenridge One of the soul seeds that I am incubating this season of Advent is greater self-acceptance. I am burdened at times by an inner critic who delights…
all words and photos by June Friesen The idea for World Soil Day was birthed through the International Union of Soil Sciences in 2002. The purpose of having a day…
by Laurie Klein You only get one life. *CHRISTMAS, 2000: THAILAND* I miss my armchair back home. Upholstered wings to enfold and console me. Safe adventures via good books. No…
by Laurie Klein We are all baked from the same clay. —Old Dutch proverb *ADVENT, 2000: THAILAND* Did I mention I hate red dirt? Scientists tell us that dirt, no…
all photos and writing by June Friesen Annually on December 1st, we commemorate World AIDS Day and reflect upon our worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This year has been…
words and featured photo by Melissa Taft My grandma Robbie was a savvy gift shopper. With five kids, their spouses, 24 grandkids, and eventually a growing number of grandkid spouses…
by Laurie Klein “Adventures are never fun while you’re having them.” —C. S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader November 29 marks the birthday of beloved author C. S.…
by Lisa Scandrette Over the last few years, I have noticed anxiety arising more often in my mind and my body. Perhaps you have, too, since anxiety is one way…
photos and writings by June Friesen Thanksgiving is a time of showing appreciation to God for all of the things that He has given to us, particularly in the harvest…
Table Talk by Laurie Klein “What time is it?” “What’s for dinner?” “Why am I here?” Ancient, universal questions: Silently or aloud, we still ask them. Questions like these arise…
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