Cynthia Helton — As I begin this, I want to state outright that I am not a member of clergy. I have no theological training – no experience in ministry…
By Keren Dibbens-Wyatt — At Fresh Mercies this year, I have been blogging about sight. Whether inner or outer, physical or spiritual, teamed with contemplation, It’s the primary tool of…
Andy Wade – Yesterday was International Women’s Day. I want to thank all the women who, over the years, have guided, challenged, taught, nurtured, and blessed me. I can only…
Jeannie Kendall — This year the 1st of March sees Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the period preceding Easter known as Lent. Lent is the 40 day period before Easter…
Paula Mitchell — “A Lent missed is a year lost from the spiritual life.” Father Charles Owen Moore Traditionally Lent is a time of fasting, self-denial, and simplicity, a time…
by Christine Sine I am ready for Ash Wednesday. I always like to start early as a symbol of solidarity with friends in Australia and New Zealand for whom the…