There is a Welsh word called “Hiraeth.” It means a spiritual longing for a home which maybe never was. Nostalgia for ancient places to which we cannot return. It is the echoes of the lost places of our soul’s past and our grief for them. It is in the wind, and the...

The Power of the Penny “A penny for your thoughts…”                            “A penny saved is a penny earned…” “A bad penny…a bad penny always turns up...” “That must have cost a pretty penny…”  And guess what? There are more sayings about a penny! However, I will...

How Do We “Stand Up Together?” Ronald Pogue is a transition specialist who has served several interims. He makes some very interesting comments concerning a faith community and mission. I may have shared this once before, but it bears repeating as we finish up our...