Two Faiths, One Family
Patricia Raybon and her daughter Alana, coauthors of Undivided: A Muslim Daughter, Her Christian Mother, Their Path to Peace, share how they came to reconcile their religious differences. Interviewed by Brooke Obie.
Peace
Peace in the world and peace in your heart are part of the same yearning for wholeness, connection, and calm. Pursue peace every day, and your life will be all the richer for your effort.
Survival Story: What I Wish You Knew About Rape
By April Holloway, Esq. and Sophia Franklin, LCSW1 min read
A rape survivor and a licensed social worker share their insight on what to say–and not to say–to survivors
When Concern Consumes Us
By Edie Melson3 min read
God’s perfect peace began to overwhelm the concern that had dominated my mind for so long.
A Very Old Way to Pray Bedtime Prayers
By Bob Hostetler4 min read
One of the blessings of Compline, perhaps the most basic, is that it helps my mind prepare for rest.
Listening to the Quiet
By Adam Hunter3 min read
I agree with Pascal’s advice that silence is key for inner peace. Sometimes, though, a quiet voice speaks to us in that silence and spurs us to connect with others.
The Blessings of Age
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Aging can be blessed with a rich store of memories. Fiercely hold on to them.
Mysterious Ways: Secret Spaces
By Brett Leveridge28 min read
Enjoy these sanctuaries of calm and solitude.
10 ‘Breath Prayers’ to Pray
By Brooke Obie3 min read
When you can’t stop in a church or kneel, these short, simple prayers can be spoken in a single breath.
16 Norman Vincent Peale Quotes About Positivity
By Brett Leveridge3 min read
Find inspiration and encouragement in the words of the clergyman, author of The Power of Positive Thinking and co-founder of Guideposts.
An Irish Blessing
By Kathy Keeley Anderson2 min read
My mother loved St. Patrick’s Day. I dreaded my first one without her.
