Epiphany, celebrated this year on January 6th, is one of the most significant feast days in the Christian liturgical calendar, yet it...

As the year comes to a close, many people celebrate various holidays, each with its own unique customs, significance, and history. One of...

To My Fellow Sojourners, As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, the weight of this season may feel heavier for some of us....

Introduction The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Yet, for many, it can also bring...

As we conclude this Advent journey, we reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love that have guided us through the season. Each...

Theme : Christ Candle Color : Adaptable (Consider Gold or a Candle Holder Wrapped in a Cloth Representing Light) Significance : This...

Theme : Love Candle Color : Purple or Blue Significance : This candle symbolizes the love of God made manifest through the birth of...

Theme : Joy Candle Color : Pink Significance : The third candle, often called the "Shepherd’s Candle," reminds us of the joy that Jesus...

Theme : Peace Candle Color : Purple or Blue Significance : This candle reminds us of the peace that only Christ can give, transcending...

The relative unfamiliarity of Advent in some Black Christian communities is rooted in a complex history shaped by cultural,...

Theme : Hope Candle Color : Purple or Blue Significance : This candle represents the hope we have in Christ. We reflect on the prophecies...

Introduction to Advent: A Season of Waiting, Reflection, and Liberation Advent, from the Latin word adventus , meaning “coming” or...

As I sit on the boardwalk steps, suspended above the protected dunes, awaiting the final sunrise of my personal retreat in Jekyll Island,...

Dear Pastor, What happened on Sunday? Across social media, in Zoom rooms, and hushed conversations, parishioners share their...

Simply put, spiritual bypassing  is when someone uses spiritual beliefs or practices to avoid dealing with painful emotions, unresolved...

From a Christian perspective, lament  is a heartfelt expression of sorrow, grief, or anguish directed toward God. It is a form of prayer...

As a woman who embraces diversity and is dedicated to the journey of rest and sacred self-care, I am honored to host a retreat that...

As women, we often find ourselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, striving to be everything to everyone. The demands of...

Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D., the author of Sacred Rest, writes that “rest is the most underused, chemical-free, safe and effective,...

As the new year's momentum builds, I wanted to share three idea opportunities that I hope will be of assistance to you in this coming...