Blessings and Challenges During the Holidays

Blessings and Challenges During the Holidays

When I think of the holidays, (and Christmas as that is what I grew up with), in addition to the tree, the lights and decorations that I love, I think of the foundational values which are part of Christmas and other traditions as well – kindness, generosity, beauty,...
Hope Is Essential To Living

Hope Is Essential To Living

I was thinking the other day about what is one thing that we need most amidst the cultural increase of anger, uncertainty, and despair.  I thought of the essential nature of hope, and the lack of it in today’s cultural narratives.  The lyrics of this month’s song by...
The Real vs. The Ideal

The Real vs. The Ideal

There is always a gap between the life we’re living and the life we want to create.  It’s what inspires us to change, grow, and make New Year’s resolutions.  Did you know that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fall away by February?  How are the resolutions you made at...
It All Comes Down to Love

It All Comes Down to Love

This summer, I was in a chaplaincy internship at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho, deepening my ability to be present, and increasing my spiritual direction skills with people in a health crisis from all walks of life.  It was intense, challenging, emotional at...