Anyone remember the hymn "Almighty Fortress is our God?" It's always been one of my favorites. In today's world sometimes that adage gets misinterpreted.... There was a time in history when being an upstanding member of a church community was…
“Synchronicity is the thread that holds our whole gorgeous tapestry of everyone’s lives together.” Recently I had the honor of visiting a writers group at a "dynamic lifestyle community" called Broadmead. The session began with a short five minute writing…
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. ~ Buddha Vermont is a magnificent State where I went to college and resided for nearly four decades. The other day I read a news…
"A good laugh heals a lot of hurts." ~ Madeleine L'Engle We arrived at the British Garden Party and Fête just in time for some light-hearted humor. Professor Horn's Punch and Judy Show at St. Stephen's Anglican Church was ready…
"Transformation in the world happens when people are healed and start investing in other people." ~ Michael W. Smith Some weeks ago I was talking to a pastor about the fulfilling lives of two people I will be honoring soon…
"We can not live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men." ~ Herman Melville Love in action comes in many different ways. In heart-centered communities little free pantries, little free libraries and big community gardens…
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"Tis better by far at the rainbows end to find not a pot of gold but the heart of a friend." ~Author Unknown Happy St. Pattys Day! A real friend is one who sticks by you through thick and thin. Lately,…
"I've got sunshine on a cloudy day....What can make me feel this way?" ~ The Temptations Remember that song from the musical archives? I sure do! What a lift up I received a few days ago when out-of-the-blue I received correspondence from…
"Do more than just exist." ~ Unknown The feature today on Sow the Heart is about a ninety-four year old man who has found painting quilt designs as his "saving grace." His words square up with what many people say…