Susie Jostyn was someone who “had it all” in college, but she didn’t feel that way. In fact, she was so miserable inside that she contemplated suicide. In one very
Years ago my husband left me at the beginning of November. Being left was sad enough, but when I realized I was going to have to go through all the
There he was. With her. Arm looped comfortably over her shoulder. Their heads turned toward each other. Smiling. Happy. Ugh. The photo appeared on Facebook when a mutual friend posted
Anne Sutherland Howard, Claiming the Beatitudes: Nine Stories from a New Generation, The Alban Institute (2009). The Beatitudes are a group of teachings by Jesus presented in Matthew and Luke.
Photography by Al Belote Haiku by participants at the Northwest Summit 2011
Everyone aspires to something better: a better life, harmonious relationships, permanent health, a good education and a good job. We all want to live happily. In this quest for happiness
Is hope the same thing as wishful thinking? Nathan (Nate) Talbot, Clerk of the Mother Church, says it actually goes deeper than human optimism. He’s given this a lot of
I was praying about Christmas a few weeks ago. From the news around the world to some news in my own family, I was starting to feel that this would