My husband and I recently planted a tree and some shrubs, and as we did, I was reminded of the first suggestion in our acronym of “BLOOM” – Be mindful of your heart. This month, as we in the Midwest begin our Spring planting, we thought it would be fun to revisit the idea of…
This Saturday I had the opportunity to go to an event that was sponsored by the NEO Women Team. What a treat to hear Susie Larson speak about being fully alive. I had never heard of Susie Larson before, and she is funny, vulnerable, and engaging. I must say that I went into the day…
Spring is springing in the northern hemisphere! This season is exciting, as we watch leaves bud, vegetation push up through the ground, and early Spring flowers bloom bright. Images of new life dot the landscape like paths of bread crumbs leading us to the full display of life that Summer brings. What a joy! …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you follow the traditions of most people, you will commemorate this occasion with green clothing, perhaps some green food and beverages, and a search for the ever-elusive pot of gold. But could there be more to glean from this special holiday? Is there something deeper than rainbows, leprechauns, and four-leaf…
Today we continue exploring the lives of the three Marys of Easter. Today, let’s look into the life of Mary Magdalene. This Mary is mentioned 12 times in the gospels, usually in a list of other women, but always toward the top of the list, meaning she usually was at the front in service to…
Mary of Bethany: Living Free Above the Fray at the Feet of Jesus Holy Week for Christians was the most pivotal time in history, when human hearts swung from worshipping Jesus to demanding his death. Chaos seemed to rule the day, as religious leaders saw opportunity to end the life of the man who threatened…
“Millennials are telling us, ‘What you are saying, Church, does not measure up to how you are living,” Kane reports, adding that it is because, “Christianity today is largely filled with ‘Christ AND…’ faith.” For example, we might find ourselves saying, “I love Christ, AND I want a large bank account,” or “I love Christ, AND I…
Editor’s Note: Please enjoy this encore publication of an article first posted on December 11, 2023. Today we are just two weeks away from celebrating Christmas. For many of us the craziness has begun, and we find our focus distracted over many things. However, during the busyness of this season let’s stop and ponder about…
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