Today feels like a good day to recognize that Holy Week is coming.  We have been on a journey for sure.  The road has had twists and turns, but there is one shining light ahead that we can anticipate with joy:  The Empty Tomb. The Empty Tomb is approaching, so it’s time to do with

Most days seem very long…long and slow.  I wanted to take some time today to consider how to go from long and slow…to full and fulfilling.  In regular circumstances, we welcome worry into the day we’re in by looking back and looking forward.  Very rarely are we just where we are.  In considering how to

Today, it feels like there is a cloud over my head.  It’s not so much a rain cloud, but it’s overcast for sure.  This may be partly because it is gray and cold outside, but I think there’s more to it.   I woke up and decided that today would be a day to soak in

Last week, we explored this wonderful movie: A beautiful day in the neighborhood.  The movie revolves around a relationship that Mr. Rogers had with a reporter.  Just by being himself, Mr. Rogers helps the reporter through a very difficult situation with his father.  In a very powerful moment, Mr. Rogers shares some words about death

Grief is a process that everyone experiences differently. In a very real way, each of us is going through a process of leaving behind…of grieving… what has been normal and adapting to a new way of existing in the world.  This may be temporary, but the end is unpredictable.  This means we must simultaneously embrace

I always have a bag of little floss sticks in my purse. I keep them next to me at home and typically use one after every meal.  A couple of unfortunate dental issues in the recent future have made me pretty diligent when it comes to caring for my teeth.  Lately, though, I haven’t flossed

When we begin a YES trip, we always bring everyone together to sit in a circle.  All of our orientation and preparation is discussed in a circle, where we can see each other face to face and honor each person.  By sitting in a circle, we express that we are together as one body from

I love my sister.  She’s always refreshingly honest and doesn’t really hesitate when it comes to telling you what she thinks.  She acts with the right amount of thinking and speaks concisely and clearly. I think this is because she sees things, in her own way, very clearly.  When she expresses her perspective, she doesn’t

Last night was beautiful.  We gathered together for a YES Trip, in the way that we could.  Our time together had all the elements of a YES experience: Creating Community Sharing Stories and Prayer Requests Exposure to the Reality of the suffering in our cities Pure laughter and Joy A Call To Action We came