In these challenging times my faith, spending time with loved ones, & in nature are restorative & calming. May you too find places, people, activities that help foster peace & give you rest. Things that foster resilience. For in the days ahead, we will our need strength, resourcefulness, & courage

While we may feel worried or discouraged in this unsettled time, it can help to know we are not alone and there is hope. In this insightful discussion Dr. Michael Morelli and Dr. Katie Cross cover topics of trauma, grief, hope, technology…

“Keep looking up…that is the secret of life.” - Snoopy

“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” - Friedrich Nietzsche

“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” (A Farewell to Arms, 1929)

God’s holy dare: love everyone and love everywhere.

“The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, power and grace.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“The one who claims, “I know him,” while not keeping his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in this person.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬ ‭CEB‬‬

November 22 is the feast day of Philemon and Apphia in the Roman Catholic Church. We know almost nothing about Apphia, but I can say with some certainty that Philemon and Apphia weren’t husband and wife. The Eastern Orthodox Church regard Apphia as “Equal to the Apostles.” margmowczko.com/apphia/

Here is a starter pack of theological women, and those that support them, to follow. If you know of someone that would be interested in this starter pack send your suggestions (including yourself) that can be added to: go.bsky.app/UaVjTCV

A few years ago I was privileged to take two excellent courses at Northern Seminary in Illinois -Women in the New Testament, taught by Dr. Dr Nijay K. Gupta and Women in the Old Testament, taught Dr. Ingrid Spellnes Faro.

People, let us love not only with words or speech, but also with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:18)