by Lisa DeRosa Tomorrow, September 11, 2020, marks the 19th year since the tragic day that we remember and grieve in the United States. I remember entering my 4th grade classroom…
Today poet Mary Oliver died. It was her poem Snow Geese in her book Why I Wake Early that first captured my attention. It begins with the beautiful lines: O to love what is lovely…
by Christine Sine As many of you know Eugene Peterson, died yesterday. He created The Message and authored over 30 books. His work has inspired millions of Christians around the world…
by Christine Sine The death and remembrance of John McCain has taken centerstage for me this week as I suspect it has for many others not just here in the…
Today is Memorial day in the United States, when we remember those who have died in military service. It was first celebrated to remember Union soldiers who died in the…
by Lilly Lewin Wine, Cheese, Chocolate and Jesus! This has been our invitation to thinplace for the past few years. My husband Rob and I have hosted a thinplace gathering…
I heard yesterday that our good friend Treena Kerr died last week. Treena was the wife of former TV cook Graham Kerr. A few hours later I heard that Phyllis Tickle…
This morning John Birch of faithandworship.com posted this prayer on the Light for the Journey Facebook page. It is such an apt prayer for this time that I thought I would…
Nelson Mandela former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has died and the world is in mourning. Mandela inspired countless individuals. As a small tribute I want to…