Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 75-79 Why BSW-Grapevine Medical Center is Golden

    As this essay is published (March 16, 2020) COVID-19 crisis is omnipresent. One hospital you can count on to deliver loving care is Baylor Scott & White’s Grapevine Medical Center. And one leader I would hire to run Riverside Methodist… Continue reading

  • Days 73-74 – Find Ways To Be

      "When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom…" Anonymous PrayerShared from one heart to another Liz Sorensen Wessel Continue reading

  • Days 67-68 The Five Chairs: Non Violent Communication by Louise Evans

      Life enriching, non-violent or compassionate communication is based on the teachings of  the late Marshall Rosenberg PhD. As the founder  of the Center for Non-violent Communication, Rosenberg dedicated his life to fostering peace world-wide. Human beings have a natural capacity… Continue reading

  • Days 60-61 An Inward Journey

    The season of Lent is an invitation to embark on an inward journey of reflection within the inner sanctuary of one's heart. A time for open receptivity, of quieting the mind  to listen without judgement or the need to fix.… Continue reading

  • Days 55-59 – Peaceful Pictures

    I hope this image brings you moments of peace as you allow this palette of colors & array of shapes to soften the rough edges of your day.  Continue reading

  • Days 53-54 One Family

    Arriving in Seattle, Hassan, an Uber driver responded to my call. My destination, the Palisades retreat Center for my first session of a Mission formation program. We had a 30-minute drive ahead of us and curious about his accent, I… Continue reading

  • Days 46-47 A Note to Self

    Note: Guest Reflection by Chris Falley, esteemed colleague and friend.            I sit here, with the most gorgeous sunset coming through the window in my office as I reflect on the day. It seems the earth has a rhythm in… Continue reading

  • Days 40-45 – Hiding

    I picked up David Whyte’s Consolations (2015) & randomly opened to this chapter, “Hiding”: Continue reading

  • Days 38-39 Slow Me Down

    Slow Me Down Slow me down, Lord!     Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind.     Steady my harried pace.    With a vision of the eternal reach of time. Give me,      amidst the confusion of my day,     the calmness of… Continue reading

  • Days 32-33 Our Stories

    " God made man because he  loves stories." Elie Wiesel In ancient times before the written word, familial lineage was passed on through the oral tradition. Spiritual wisdom is often transferred best through metaphors found in the magic of storytelling.… Continue reading