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A Prayer on Thanksgiving

A Prayer on Thanksgiving

Inspired by Habakkuk 3:17-19 by Brenna Nail  As families gather to fellowship, I feel a wound in my heart. I may be surrounded by people, but my soul seeks a perfect love and peace. Even if this year has brought new pains, Even if the holidays are a reminder of a...

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A Prayer For Rest

A Prayer For Rest

by Brenna Nail Lord, my mind is tired as it wanders through every task the day calls for, yet I am unable to slow my stream of restless thoughts. Lord, my body aches as it performs its duty to take me from one place to another, working endlessly to carry out each...

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A Story of Divorce, Grief, and Gratitude

A Story of Divorce, Grief, and Gratitude

“The work of the mature person is to carry grief in one hand and gratitude in the other and to be stretched large by them. How much sorrow can I hold? That’s how much gratitude I can give. If I carry only grief, I’ll bend toward cynicism and despair. If I have only...

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Vision behind the Site: Visio Divina

Vision behind the Site: Visio Divina

I'm pleased to announce the launch of my new website created by Paraclete Multimedia. They have created a number of sites for me, and this one may be my favorite. To those considering a new website or a fresh of an existing website, I highly recommend their services....

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Can Art Heal?

Can Art Heal?

Friends, this is a post a wrote several years ago that is speaking to me in this season. I hope it speaks to you, too. Can tapping into our creativity help us transcend chronic pain and illness? Can art heal not only our bodies but also our soul and spirit? Questions...

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Harnessing the Power of Place

Harnessing the Power of Place

Not long ago, during a time when stress and fatigue had taken their toll on my body, I booked a weekend away at a local bed and breakfast. Nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I watched breathtaking mountain sunsets, delighted in deer frolicking in the...

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