Daily Meditation for September 4, 2026
What’s the point of a holiday weekend? Is more than time off work? Yes! It’s a way of taking to heart what the Bible tells us. In the creation story, […]
Entries by Emily Vranesh
Daily Meditation for September 3, 2026
This summer I returned to a hobby I had abandoned for lack of time and space: putting together 1,000-piece puzzles. As I worked, I became attentive to each piece—its colors, […]
Daily Meditation for September 2, 2026
Emerson said, “The happiest people on earth are those who learn the lessons of worship from nature.” Spring and summer abound with the fruits of the earth. Gardeners and farmers […]
Daily Meditation for September 1, 2026
Even as people of faith, who believe in God and God’s love, some days it’s tough just to keep that faith going. Some days, when faced with the suffering and […]
“Nun Girl Summer”
The term “Nun Girl Summer” has become popularized in pop culture this year, illustrating the desire for young people to take a break from increasingly chaotic lives and superficial relationships […]
Lilies of the City
When I was ten, I found myself walking with Gramma in the west pasture. When we reached a huge Golden Raintree, we stopped. There was a wooden bench under the […]
“Hey Hon!”
Gentle the words were—not meant to be heard, but I overheard. The couple had just strapped their young child into the car seat when one leaned over to make a […]
Life Will Teach Us
Suzanne completed a presentation on the spirituality of suffering. Agnes, the senior of the workshop participants, turned to Charlotte and asked. “Has Suzanne suffered much?” Charlotte responded: “I don’t think […]
Let’s Give a Shout Out!
Routine was in order as we ordered our footsteps. A little cleaning here, a little laundry there, reorganizing the cupboards and it all added up. The rainy day allowed us […]
Billboard
When we read the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), what do we do with all those prophets today in our world; in the 21st century? Our seminarians took that challenge and […]
