Finding and maintaining peace despite the news to the contrary

An uplifting inspirational talk I gave for High Ridge House, Christian Science Nursing facility. About the talk: “Reading the news, we find that situations in the world may seem really overwhelming right now. So how do we find and maintain a sense of peace despite the news? Let’s explore together how we can feel aContinueContinue reading “Finding and maintaining peace despite the news to the contrary”

Love’s warm embrace

 In St. Louis City there are over 2,000 homeless (not counting the “hidden homeless”) which has nearly doubled in five years.  Also nearly 20% of residents and 30% of children are consider food insecure.  I have been volunteering at a food pantry that serves these populations, and the people are not just numbers, they haveContinueContinue reading “Love’s warm embrace”

A lesson in humility

I recently attended an interfaith dialogue meeting and it was my first time joining this particular group.  During the discussion, a gentleman who had an unwelcoming experience at a Christian church in his youth had found another faith, but it seemed the experience left him a bit embittered.  He pointed out a story in the Bible aboutContinueContinue reading “A lesson in humility”