Daily Meditation for September 9, 2026
We all need companionship in life. Friends support us through our best and worst moments, but companions do not always have to be human. Many people understand the comfort animals […]
Entries by Emily Vranesh
Daily Meditation for September 8, 2026
September, a month when individuals may possibly experience transitions in their lives. Be it a first for various children entering different phases of education as well as adults, especially parents, […]
I Love You . . . Good-Bye
A letter written to Murphy Ambulance Services, St. Cloud, MN –a letter* that still moved me when I found it in my files a few days ago. I learned again […]
Daily Meditation for September 7, 2026
Today we celebrate Labor Day, a day that originated during the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century to honor the contributions of workers who worked long hours in sometimes challenging […]
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, […]
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 […]
