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Rising political conflict has strained families and friendships, with many Americans reporting estrangement and lasting emotional harm. Drawing on research and counseling experience, the author argues that forgiveness is often misunderstood as requiring reconciliation, when in fact it can be an internal process of releasing ill will to promote healing. By distinguishing forgiveness from reconciliation, the piece offers a more realistic and compassionate framework for navigati

The  Welcoming Prayer  is a contemplative practice that helps us surrender to God, Reality, and Love in the midst of ordinary, often messy moments. The prayer has been embraced by many as a way of finding peace not by avoiding our feelings but by gently welcoming them.  How to Practice the Welcoming Prayer Notice what you’re feeling. Pause and gently become aware of what’s present—fear, anger, sadness, grief, joy, numbness, or something else. Notice it not just in your though

As the New Year prompts many to seek healthier, more intentional lives, digital technologies often undermine those very goals by pulling us away from embodied habits and relationships. In a conversation with historian Christine Rosen, Mike Cosper explores how constant connectivity erodes patience, attention, and human responsibility, and why resisting technological overreach requires reclaiming practices like waiting, rest, and face-to-face care. Together, they argue that def

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  As we reflect on the strides made this year, one thing is clear: when our community comes together, housing happens. Thanks to your partnership, the Housing Development Corporation of Rock Hill has moved more families toward stability, safety, and opportunity than ever before!  This year, we helped more than fifty households move from homelessness into safe, stable housing through our partnership with CACH. We completed our entire Owner-Occupied

Sufjan Stevens’ Songs for Christmas  and A Charlie Brown Christmas  share a surprising spiritual resonance, each embracing the season’s strange alchemy of melancholy, nostalgia, and quiet wonder. From a burning-spatula vision of the Christ Child to Charlie Brown’s hard-won glimpse of true meaning, both works follow holiday ache to its sacred center. Their enduring power lies in showing how Christmas holds together sorrow, mystery, and unexpected joy. Click here to read the fu

Jesus’ promise of “abundant life” in John 10:10 is reframed as a call to deep connection with God rather than the pursuit of material success. True abundance is found in recognizing God’s presence amid a fractured world and allowing that “overflowing fullness” to guide and sustain us. Daily spiritual practices, healthy relationships, and intentional acts of goodness help fuel this abundance so it can overflow into service to others. Click here to read the full article. This a

In seasons of transition—when old certainties fade and new realities have yet to take shape—faith calls us to dwell in the in-between. Reflecting on personal experiences of loss, change, and spiritual reorientation, the author explores how waiting can become a sacred vocation: a time to meet God beyond easy answers, to receive reality as it is, and to be slowly transformed. In the mystery of delay, we discover that even life’s pauses are filled with grace. Click here to read

Over the past several posts, we, the team, as shared by Nell Green of The Off Ramp,  have shared glimpses from our team’s journey to Uganda—a trip that began with canceled flights, mountains of luggage, and a long trek from Virginia to Kampala. What started as a travel adventure quickly turned into a story of resilience, friendship, and renewed purpose. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth by our partners at Refuge and Hope, setting the tone for the days ah

Horror and faith may seem like unlikely companions, but both wrestle with deep questions about evil, fear, and what it means to be human. From The Exorcist to Jordan Peele’s modern thrillers, horror stories mirror the Bible’s own “texts of terror,” revealing uncomfortable truths about the world and ourselves. When approached thoughtfully, the genre can deepen our understanding of faith—inviting us to confront darkness not to glorify it, but to better recognize the light. Clic