A Labor of Love
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes • August 29, 2023
Lessons from Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
This weekend we continue our Children's Literature series looking at Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel. Virginia Lee Burton wrote this beloved story in 1939, when the United States was still trying to find a way out of the Great Depression. On this Labor day weekend, we celebrate a story about a working class man and a steam shovel which reminds us of the "can do" spirit that lives even in a changing world.
Choosing Light When the World Feels Heavy
The Garden Moves to Its New Home
Explore how everyday choices shape your inner flame and life force. Richard Brendan reflects on spiritual wisdom, emotional vitality, and conscious decision-making—featuring insights from Debbie Ford and Bradford Keeney, Ph.D.
On the Bridge Between
Dave Blonader explores how attachment theory and spiritual healing help faith communities offer safety, belonging, and hope after trauma.
Celebrating the Love of Our Animal Friends and Family
Exploring the quiet loneliness of midlife - why connection feels harder despite being surrounded by people, and how therapy and authentic presence can help us reclaim meaningful relationships. A psychotherapist's personal journey from isolation to emotional safety.
How would you finish the sentence?
Explore how psychedelics are reshaping spiritual practice and religious thought—bridging ancient traditions with modern insights into healing, consciousness, and faith.
A soulful reflection on how embracing death’s inevitability can illuminate the art of truly living—cultivating presence, purpose, and connection in each fleeting moment.
