God is with us and gives us hope
by admin | March 17, 2026 | Messages of Hope, Uncategorized
When things feel heavy, and we are afraid, angry or bewildered, God holds us close and travels with us. The New Testament of the Bible tells how Jesus went out of His way to go through Samaria and then subsequently spoke to a Samaritan women. At this time, Jewish...Responding Positively
by admin | March 14, 2026 | Messages of Hope, Uncategorized
For some time now, as I arrive home from shopping or work, my wife has greeted me with the question, “Are you winning?” And my habitual response has been, “Always winning.” I’ve found that over time, what started as a half-hearted joke has become an affirmation of...Mindfulness (Sati) as a Protective Factor in Daily Life
by admin | March 11, 2026 | Messages of Hope, Uncategorized
In Buddhist teachings, sati—commonly translated as mindfulness—occupies a central place in the path to liberation. Far from being limited to seated meditation, mindfulness is presented as a practical and protective quality that safeguards the mind in everyday life....Hope Is a Practice, Not a Mood
by admin | March 3, 2026 | Messages of Hope, Uncategorized
Judaism has a blessing for everything: for seeing a rainbow, for hearing good news, for waking up, for eating, even for going to the bathroom. Every Friday evening, Jews around the world light candles. Not because the week has been kind, and not because everything...Light
by admin | February 24, 2026 | Messages of Hope, Uncategorized
May light shine through the darkness for each of us this year. As I reflect on the many meanings of light, I find that there are many positive meanings that come from this symbol for people of faith and no faith. To educators, philosophers, theologians, scientists...
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