Travel with best-selling author Brian McLaren, as he follows his love of nature (especially tortoises) all the way to the Galápagos Islands, to experience the fragility and magnificence of this extraordinary place. Continue reading
Caryl Ann Casbon’s dynamic and spirited poem will strike a chord with many of us. She vividly contrasts the distractions and worries of our modern age with the universe’s silent invitation to a better path. Continue reading
A poetic look at a midwinter morning, with the sun’s light in short supply. Glen Sorestad delightfully describes the rhythms of the seasons, everchanging yet oh-so familiar, and how they can stir up a spectrum of responses. Continue reading
Along with Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman is considered one of American’s most important poets. In this radiant poem he transcends patriotism, looking beyond America’s shores to remind us about the inherent beauty of all people. Continue reading
In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön has written an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these challenging times. Continue reading
Sometimes a poetic mindset is more helpful than facts and figures in dealing with our fear of change. Rilke’s poem steers us to that steady, quiet place where anxieties transform into right action, and we find courage again. Continue reading
Dr. Gerry Turcotte’s latest book celebrates the messy, funny, awkward and beautiful moments of our lives, wth the premise that they offer ample potential for grace and growth. Continue reading
When are we ready for a glimpse of the eternal? Poet Dorothy Fletcher’s thought-provoking poem recounts an enlightening interaction with a child and the night sky. Continue reading
A poem by a Pullitzer Prize-winning poet, who vividly exhorts us to remember the lessons of history, and to reclaim our potential to change the future.
A poem by Parker Palmer, which came to him years ago while trudging despondently down a country road. It’s a poem that, over time, helped him find his way back to life. Continue reading
