Howard Thurman and Encountering God

Howard Thurman and Encountering God

In his book, Meditations of the Heart, Howard Thurman, the modern-day spiritualist, and mystic, says “Every moment is a divine encounter, every facet is an exposure to the boundless energies by which life is sustained and our spirits are made whole.” When we consider...
Loving Kindness

Loving Kindness

In the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to lead the Loving Kindness meditation in contemplative prayer groups. This meditation is especially helpful as we live and respond to ourselves, our communities, and the world during times of conflict and strife. The...
A Simple Prayer Will Do

A Simple Prayer Will Do

January is often a difficult month for me, despite all the things I love about it, like the fresh slate of a new year. I’m not much one for “resolutions,” but I do enjoy spending time reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the new year. I also...