Shame and grace are powerful emotions that shape our experiences and relationships. For literally most of human history, shame has been a Read More »
Joy Dunning | August 6th, 2023 Joy Dunning | August 6th, 2023 Patience – the art of gracefully waiting. An invitation to slow down in a world that moves at a breakneck pace. A Read More »
Joy Dunning | July 22nd, 2023
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Compass Resources for the Chaos of Life
Lisa Modrzejewski, Crucible Women’s Ministry Leader, shares the following reflection on how Crucible has impacted the way she interacts with her world: Read More »
lisa.modrzejewski | July 20th, 2023 Former President Theodore Roosevelt stood at the Sorbonne in Paris on April 23, 1920, and delivered his speech, “Citizenship in a Republic” Read More »
Joy Dunning | July 15th, 2023
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Compass Resources for Embracing Creativity
“Unused creativity isn’t benign. It metastasizes.” – Brené Brown Have you ever wondered why children seem to have an endless supply of Read More »
Joy Dunning | July 9th, 2023
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Compass Resources for True Freedom
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 This week, Read More »
Joy Dunning | July 1st, 2023 “We all need somebody to lean on. Lean on me when you’re not strong and I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you Read More »
Joy Dunning | June 23rd, 2023 Father Richard Rohr, one of my favorite teachers, pointed to this in one of his daily meditations: “Community is the most neglected Read More »
Greg Hawkins | June 22nd, 2018 Lately, I’m sore. Part of it is a physical sore that I can feel in my body. The other part is more Read More »
Jason Bachman | October 1st, 2015 On the west coast of the United States are found the tallest living tree species on earth. Coastal redwoods have been known to Read More »
Dan Kuiper | February 5th, 2015