Finding Strength, Rest, and Healing Through Our Shared Humanity “It is because the human spirit knows, deep down, that all lives intersect.” — Mitch Albom November is a month that invites reflection. The crispness of the air reminds us that seasons change, and with them, so do our responsibilities, our burdens, and our opportunities to show care. It is a time when we pause to honor National Family Caregivers Month , a reminder of the quiet, tireless work done by those who

In my work as a pastoral counselor and chaplain, I often sit with people in some of their most tender and vulnerable moments. What I’ve come to see over and over again is that healing is rarely quick , and for those of us who like to be in control, the slow work of healing can feel endless. We live in a culture that prizes speed and immediate results. Yet, in the sacred spaces of grief, loss, and trauma, time moves differently. Healing unfolds quietly, beneath the surface, of

Because to advocate is to love. And to love is at the very heart of spiritual care. In the work of chaplaincy, presence is often...

Grieving What Didn't Heal You There comes a moment in the life of every helper—every healer, pastor, clinician, mentor, or caregiver—when...