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Spiritual Practices in a Time of Crisis and Solitude

During the time of COVID-19, many of us are experiencing solitude or the loss of communal, in-person worship in new ways. For some, this might bring on existential questions and struggles with doubt. I hope that these spiritual practices will help others in the ways that they have helped me.

This Lenten season, what’s your “something else?” (Dwayne Milley)

80% of the world’s citizens who experience disabilities, people like Hiwot, live in developing countries.  One person in seven has a disability here at home. My small sacrifice of removing one thing from my life (frankly, an unhealthy practice anyway) in order to turn my attention outward and upward on their behalf …well, it seems to make some sense.

By |2018-02-28T15:38:19-05:00March 1st, 2018|Guest posts, Social issues|0 Comments

Word, Thought, Prayer: Ears to hear

We have a responsibility and opportunity to ‘speak up’ for those whose voices are not heard. We must ensure that we are listening, and lending our voice on behalf of those who need justice. In this we are not replacing others, but in getting to know those who are not heard they are able to speak with and through us.

By |2017-01-30T13:16:15-05:00January 9th, 2017|Word, Thought, Prayer|0 Comments
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