By now we are all aware of the new museum that is being built at the Forks in Winnipeg: the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Christmas and Easter serve in many ways as the book ends of the Christian Faith, certainly the book ends of the life of Jesus.
W.I. Thomas, an American sociologist in the first of the 20th century once wrote “If people define a situation as real, it is real in its consequences.”
When “nothing makes sense” it is hard to believe. Life is smattered with the “nothing makes sense” realities that can drive many to abandon belief altogether.
Back in October of 2011 I had the privilege of attending a day long session called Sacred Stories, Shared Storied and Healing.
It’s a touchy subject, so much so that many will just not touch it. But the spiritual damage done is so significant and common enough that the subject begs to be addressed.
Have you ever gone to visit someone in the hospital and had to wear a gown and gloves, possibly even a mask, just to visit?
I have a friend who sometimes calls and suggests a topic for an article. I love that she does this, believe it or not, writing 26 articles a year sometimes leaves me wondering what I should write about next.
In just a short time from when this blog post is published, 2011 will officially be history.
For many it has been a rough year. Some have been forced to say goodbye to a beloved family member.
