Sacred spaces that require no words

A chaplain who walks alongside the grieving, shares what she's learned about transition.

Cafe group: Grief and transition

Jul 9, 2018 | Cafe Groups, Monthly Topic

July 2018 Sacred spaces that require no words by Ralen M. Robinson A chaplain who walks alongside the grieving, shares what she's learned about transition. Read more Faith reflections: We are claimed in the wilderness by Joy McDonald Coltvet Jesus is baptized and...

We are claimed in the wilderness

Jul 9, 2018 | Faith Reflections, Monthly Topic

by Joy McDonald Coltvet And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. Mark 1:11-12 Jesus is baptized and named the Beloved and then is immediately driven to the...

Sacred spaces that require no words

Jul 1, 2018 | Monthly Topic

by Ralen M. Robinson God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 The sun slowly crept into the room as I held her frail bony hand, pierced with needles and festooned with tubes. As the light cascaded into the sterile, impersonal room, it...

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