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11/29/2017
What was one of the most meaningful gifts you have received at Christmas? When I reflect on special gifts received, one that immediately comes to my mind didn’t cost money or require hours of shopping. Yet this gift continues to lift my spirits whenever I think about it. It energizes me when I am feeling […]
11/20/2017
Dear readers, I am longing for something beautiful, meaningful and joyous to happen this Christmas season. Maybe you are, too! I believe one way to fulfill this longing is to focus our attention outward to those who are sad, lonely or grieving. We are surrounded by individuals who need our care. Often we ignore or avoid […]
06/15/2017
This year, help your child create a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift. There is something so precious about the way that young children look up to their fathers. Small eyes and ears pay close attention to their daddy’s every move. I bet if you were to ask a small child about her dad, she could readily […]
05/05/2017
On Memorial Day weekend, before you fire up the grill or pack the car to head for the beach, consider taking a few minutes to remember the purpose of the holiday. Memorial Day is an important holiday in the United States that was established to give us a time to remember and honor the men […]
“The second Sunday in May is probably one of the least favorite days of the year for those whose moms are no longer living,” writes Laura Goldman on the Care2 blog. Laura shares that even though her mom passed away in early 2001, “sixteen Mother’s Days later, it’s still a difficult time for me.” I […]
04/15/2017
by Reverend Beverly Zell It’s hard for me to talk about Easter without speaking of Lent. Growing up it was strictly a Catholic practice and since we were radically protestant we skipped all the darkness of Lent in the rush to Easter. My first encounter with Lent occurred in my early 30s while attending a […]
06/24/2016
Although it’s tempting focus on what’s wrong with our country, I encourage people to also see “what’s right in the United States.” Here’s one example of “people helping people” which is always “right” in my book. I learned about nine middle school teachers leading a West Ottawa Adventure School which is designed to offer students […]
