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  • Greater than The Light of One Days 188-189

    “Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.”  I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading

  • A Candles Light Days 188-189

    “Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.”  I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading

  • The Gift of Peace Day 185

    Today many people throughout our country will celebrate and remember July 4th as the historic Declaration of Independence, in U.S. history, a document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and that announced the separation of… Continue reading

  • Healing & Hope

    Today, I offer a simple prayer.  To the God of our own understanding, the spirit with whom we commune this morning – we ask that our minds be open, our hearts welcoming, our arms embracing. We lift up those whose… Continue reading

  • Automatic Legacies – Days 177-181

    Whether or not you wish it, your life will leave its own legacy. Continue reading

  • In Loving Remembrance Days 175-176

      The hand of a stranger is the hand of God.” -John O’ Donohue  Yesterday, we gathered to mourn the loss of one so true, Patricia (McCarthy) Zimmer, October 29, 1954-June 11, 2023. Patty was someone who profoundly touched the lives… Continue reading

  • Good News! Days 172-174

    Seeking inspiration today? Watch “Sacred Work”, just recognized by London Independent Film Award as Best Short Documentary – 2023! Continue reading

  • Nourishing Our Roots Days 168-171

    We use our God given Gifts to provide loving care such as the gift of presence one gives in a family or hospice setting, a hospice or the gift of management when one handles someone's business affairs. Or when a… Continue reading

  • Thrilling Portrayals of a “Servant’s Heart”

    YOU can encourage yourself and fellow caregivers by watching this instead of the evening news:-) Continue reading

  • 250,000 “Visitors” to Journal of Sacred Work!

        "Hey Erie, why don't you start a weblog?" The question came from Rollie Mains, a friend and former colleague at the Baptist Healing Trust. It was spring, 2006.    "What's a weblog?" I asked. We forget how uncommon… Continue reading