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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