Erie “Chip” Chapman
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The Light that Shines in Our Heart: Days 351-352
For everything there is a season. With the arrival of winter’s dark sky, communities around the world look to the miracle of light as a sign of rebirth and a source of hope. We celebrate the promise of new life… Continue reading
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The Golden Thread to Unearthly Peace – Days 346-350
Our senses can report chaos. May Stafford’s words help you find your golden thread and experience a new peace as you care for those in need. Continue reading
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“I Am Who I Am”… Days 344-345
“It is what it is” my late brother John would often say and when I am missing him most, I listen for these words from others as a sign of his ever-present love. I listened to Richard Rohr in a… Continue reading
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The Important Path To Grace – Days 339-343
Grief to Gratitude to a Grace that draws from the deepest well of courage. The refusal to be defeated by pain. The insistence on transcending it to precious, indefinable peace. Continue reading
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Let Our Hearts Be Gently Turned: Days 337-338
The season of Advent has roots that date back to northern Europe in pre Christian times. In the cold dark of winter candles were lit upon an evergreen wreath to mark the time, while each day people eagerly awaited the… Continue reading
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The Strange Way Grief Enriches Gratitude – Day 332-336
Grief, makes gratitude possible. Honoring what once was creates meaning.The discovery that without meaningful grief there is no meaningful gratitude exposed more of love’s colors. I hope it does the same for you. Continue reading
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Grateful for Each Hand We Hold
Throughout the challenges, the pandemic, division within our communities, nation, and even families, the devastation in our war-torn world, and more, there is still so much to be grateful for, even the struggles. One of the great spiritual writers,… Continue reading
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Does Healthcare Need a Female President? Days 323-325
If you care about leadership in general, healthcare in particular and feel discouraged, I offer you hope: There are good alternatives out there. Two of the best are women. Continue reading
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Bearers of the Light: Days 321-322
Amidst the darkness there are those who bear the light and show us the way to peace. Rabbi Irwin Keller shines a bright light to illumine our minds and hearts to guide us on a path forward. May we… Continue reading
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“Family” Healers – Days 316-320
Our heart friends are the unsung healers in our lives. Continue reading
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