This time of year is often a time of renewal, especially for children, faculty, and staff who are returning to schools. Even for those who haven’t been in a classroom for many years, the rhythms of life as we transition from summer into fall schedules invite reinvention and renewal, or at least getting into a […]

When I was younger, I couldn’t help but think of Lent as that period of days associated most notably with an emphasis of having to give something up. I dreaded the decision—would it be chocolate, soda pop, pizza, or maybe even fried foods? I would contemplate carefully what I thought I might be able to […]

In our world today, we can often feel overwhelmed by the many forces at work all around us. Examples include the ever-present coronavirus and the daily implications it has for our lives. We wonder when this will end. As summer continues, we sense that natural disasters are on the rise—fires in the west, scorching heat, […]

As we begin a new year, we look with hope for what this coming year will bring. For much of 2020, we all have been staying close to home and many times in our homes to keep us and others safe in the midst of the pandemic. As we look to 2021 and the rollout […]