This simple little exercise, the simple act of paying attention to things that were good, and giving thanks, became transformational for her, a real renewing of her mind. It shifted her focus away from the things that were hard, and painful, and sad, -- away from all the losses – and toward the things that became like shining jewels in her days.

Anniversaries invite us to pause. Whether celebrating a birthday, marriage, or honoring the memory of a loved one, they offer a moment of...

Thanksgiving is a time to stop and reflect with gratitude all the goodness we have in our lives. This, year, I hope it will also be a time to recommit ourselves to empowering others, living compassionately, and putting God’s Spirit into action through serving and praying for the world. Here are five table graces to incorporate prayers of service and justice into our prayers of thanks. Happy Thanksgiving! 1.  Loving God, we thank You for food and remember the hungry; we thank