Just getting through the day seems like a battle lately. Our nation is in chaos and things we hold to be true are being challenged. I can only find my way through by fully choosing to live with love and compassion at my core. Not fear, not hate but love. Can it be possible and … Continue reading The Journey of Resilience
Upon receiving a call for clergy from colleagues in Minneapolis, Rev. Mark drove to that city for two days of training and protest. The need to support the citizens of that city and state is critical. American democracy stands in the balance. Minnesotans are noted for their ability to organize and their commitment to justice … Continue reading Resilience under Siege
Embodying resilience involves demonstrating the ability to adapt and overcome adversity. This requires both mental and emotional strength as well as the help of friends and family. In the Gospel of Mary, Mary Magdalene must first accept the departure of Jesus. Then, she must follow his wish to instruct the apostles and charge them to … Continue reading Embodying Resilience: The Example of Mary Magdalene
Questions regarding resilience often focus on where and how one can find motivation and energy to move forward especially in difficult days. While these questions are important, might it be more helpful to reframe the questions in terms of more fundamental questions. This reflection focuses on what those questions may be and how they may … Continue reading Finding a North Star in Turbulent Times
