A View Beyond the Veil

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“I see things other people don’t see,” the young woman said softly as I looked into her moist brown eyes. I wondered what she meant, but nothing prepared me for what she said next. Prior to training as a chaplain, I stayed home with my young children, busy doing routine tasks such as carpooling, assisting… Continue reading A View Beyond the Veil

Waiting Changes Us

I find it difficult to wait for something I want. Perhaps you can relate. Waiting is hard and even arduous. We wait to finish high school or wait to graduate from college or wait to get a house of your own or wait for that perfect job. As we wait, it appears to be no… Continue reading Waiting Changes Us

Winter Season of the Soul

Do you ever feel a letdown after Christmas? I experienced a letdown after all the festivities this year. Maybe I wearied from social activities and doing too much. Before the holiday, I packed each day in December with tasks. Then, when Christmas week came, I squeezed in more activities – visiting with family and friends,… Continue reading Winter Season of the Soul

Unwelcomed Gift

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Did you receive any unexpected gifts this Christmas that you did not appreciate? Do you have a trait you wish you didn’t possess? I did. Let me tell you my story. As an avid reader, I devour almost anything in print, except computer programing manuals. However, reading has not always been fun for me. I… Continue reading Unwelcomed Gift

Feeling Drained?

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Have you ever felt depleted? I have, especially during holidays. Today, I woke up drained mentally from processing all the activities of the week and preoccupation with all the tasks ahead. Maybe I needed a slower day to recover. It seems I expect more of myself than I can accomplish in the time I have.… Continue reading Feeling Drained?

Whisper a Prayer

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by Charleen Burghardt “Sometimes the biggest prayers have the fewest words.” Tama Fortner I read this, and it resonated with me. I thought of how often I pray with few words but with a heart full of need. Elegant words or elaborate prayers are not needed to talk to God. Conversing with the One present… Continue reading Whisper a Prayer