What is Labor Day? “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country” [from the U.S. Department of […]
Faith (Connect with God)
Are You Clear About Clarity?
We all long for clarity around the decisions we must make in life, and I have been known to get downright cheeky with God when I ask for clarity about a certain situation. If He could send Moses a talking, burning bush, couldn’t He spare me at least a whisper of guidance to help me […]
The Easter Challenge: Agree to Love
“To love, my brothers and sisters, does not mean we have to agree. But maybe agreeing to love is the greatest agreement. And the only one that ultimately matters, because it makes a future possible.” The Most Rev. Michael CurryPresiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church This Holy Week of 2022 is laden with […]
Wearin’ o’ the Green to Honor St. Paddy
From the Heartspoken Archives This was first posted in 2012, but since many of you are new, I thought you’d enjoy some of these special literary celebrations of the St. Patrick’s Day. And if you’re inclined to cook something green in addition to wearing something green, you might enjoy our family’s Green Rice recipe — […]
Are You A Faithful Writer?
You might be surprised to realize you’re not only a writer, but you’re a faithful writer. Do you find inspiration in strange places? Have you ever awakened in the middle of the night with someone on your mind or something you feel compelled to do? Have you ever had an idea bubble up in your […]
Lent Calls
As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic and face the fears and uncertainties of a world dealing with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I find myself entering the season of Lent already on my knees praying for so much that is entirely out of my control. Lent as a church season Lent begins […]
Gratitude: The Secret Sauce In The Recipe For Happiness
Many have tried to define happiness, but the older I get, the more I believe gratitude is at the heart of true happiness. It’s the “secret sauce” that binds everything else together and makes happiness such a delicious state of mind. “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and gratitude is […]
All Saints Day: A Bishop’s Meditation
All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1—a time to remember not only the famous and official saints, but also those who have been saints to us in our lives by pointing us in the direction of God. This All Saints Day meditation was written by The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, Assisting Bishop of the […]