“The lack of mystery in our modern life is our downfall and our poverty. ...We retain the child in us to the extent that we honor the mystery." ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer There is something resplendent and transcendent about entering a historic…
“Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more …” – Dr. Seuss Today is the first day of Advent which brings memories of my young son's eager anticipation of opening a little paper door on the advent…
Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul. ~Democritus I am kindled by the warmth of being surrounded by family in the days leading up to and following the Thanksgiving holiday. At the cornerstone of my feelings…
Much has been written about the feelings of connectedness with the world when we are at one with nature. Perhaps in your journeys outdoors you've felt something spiritually arousing inside. But, what about water is so life affirming? This morning, in the dawn's…
"There is a wisdom of the head, and... a wisdom of the heart." ~Charles Dickens As I reflect on the story of Eva featured in the video posted on the previous blog called Stitchin' a Mission, it occurred to me the…
Silence of the heart is necessary so you can hear God everywhere-- ~ Mother Teresa Can you imagine a musician being able to sing in perfect pitch and keeping perfect tempo with a band even though deaf? This is the story of Mandy…
"...change... to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." ~ Socrates This story struck a chord within me so strongly I wanted to share it with our readers. It came to my attention…
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ― Howard Thurman This past Sunday, the new Spiritual Center at the United Methodist…
"Go to the people and the places that set a spark in your soul." ~ Unknown Above Photo: Indoor Labyrinth - Spiritual Center, United Methodist Church, Steamboat Springs, CO Above photo: Interior of Spiritual Center, Steamboat Springs, CO When the…
"He who works with his head and his hands and his heart is an artist." ~ St. Francis Assisi I've been sowing thoughts about faith and personal fulfillment. My latest ponderings have led me to Virtue Science. Have you heard of it?I…