This week I’m finding this below reflection on the pilgrimage of life to be one that resonates with me. I also love this Christian song, “One Day at a Time,” that I share below. Blessings on your week ahead! Pilgrim People We are a pilgrim people. Your pilgrim road might be cobbled and worn orContinue reading “Character is not measured by how many times we fall down. It is truly measured by the manner by which we lift ourselves up, each and every time. -Unknown”
Category Archives: Song
When picking up the pieces of a shattered reality, love is an absolutely vital place to start. -Tariq Trotter
Life has thrown us a few curveballs in recent weeks so we are working hard to keep our pace and our perspective. I’m enjoying reading The Upcycled Self by Tariq Trotter, of the hip-hop band “The Roots.” Our family camping trip the weekend before last sustains us through our current adventures. Today I share aContinue reading “When picking up the pieces of a shattered reality, love is an absolutely vital place to start. -Tariq Trotter”
Christmas arrives as the blockbuster season of hope. So go ahead. Take a risk. Rush into [it]like a holy fool and see what becomes of you. -Alice Camille
Praying for peace in our hearts and in our world as we embrace the 2025 year that is soon upon us. Blessings to you and yours!
Courage changes things and courage changes us. It’s how we become. -Prentis Hemphill
This week I share a few resources. Below is a reflection that teaches us to be OK with uncertainty and doubt, and also to remain hopeful and filled with courage. I find myself living with both of these realities in my day to day rollercoaster of life…walking my dog Bingo is helpful! I recently viewedContinue reading “Courage changes things and courage changes us. It’s how we become. -Prentis Hemphill”
The God of justice is with us, and our word, our work, our prayer for freedom will not, cannot be in vain. -Elizabeth Cady Stanton
I took our dog on a long walk this morning to clear my head. At our favorite neighborhood park our little puppy was startled multiple times by the strong wind. I was reminded of the Bible passage from the book of Kings, where Elijah sought God in the earthquake, the fire, and the gust ofContinue reading “The God of justice is with us, and our word, our work, our prayer for freedom will not, cannot be in vain. -Elizabeth Cady Stanton”
One love, one life, throw your hands up high ’cause all I am trying to do is stay human with you. -Michael Franti
I have a few things going on for work that are stretching me a bit in terms of new experiences, and some difficult decisions on the horizon. I strive to take the long view and I have learned that perspective really matters. I am reading Ronald Rolheiser’s Sacred Fire and I find it to beContinue reading “One love, one life, throw your hands up high ’cause all I am trying to do is stay human with you. -Michael Franti”
No, I never saw an angel, but is irrelevant whether I saw one or not. I feel their presence around me. -Paulo Coelho
This morning I learned that today is the day that the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Who knew? I love learning. So I share a couple resources related to this idea, and give thanks to all the current, former and future angels in my life who God has sent my way.Continue reading “No, I never saw an angel, but is irrelevant whether I saw one or not. I feel their presence around me. -Paulo Coelho”
Awe heightens our awareness of being part of a community… of feeling embraced and supported by others. – Dacher Keltner
I am making my through an excellent source for reflection, the book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life. Author Dacher Keltner provides research-based insights into how – when we feel and experience a sense of awe – we are able to “place the stressers of life withinContinue reading “Awe heightens our awareness of being part of a community… of feeling embraced and supported by others. – Dacher Keltner”
A life is not important except in the impact it has on others’ lives. -Jackie Robinson
It’s the last week of summer for my kids at home, and unfortunately for (at least one of them!) Covid is back and so we’re responding accordingly. Fortunately we are all relatively healthy and enjoy the support of each other. I share several resources that have come my way this week that have provoked myContinue reading “A life is not important except in the impact it has on others’ lives. -Jackie Robinson”
[The concept of Sabbath] is something to which we are called every day! -Richard Reece
This past weekend I enjoyed a visit with my two youngest children to my hometown outside of Philadelphia. Spending quality time with family, catching up with old friends, and enjoying nice weather and swimming brought great joy to my heart. This trip also concludes my vacation experiences of summer, as I now shift gears towardContinue reading “[The concept of Sabbath] is something to which we are called every day! -Richard Reece”
Keeping the Faith 