
Bouncing Forward
updated September 2020 As COVID–19 appears to be slowly flatlining in the Eastern Territory, several companies have launched some rather savvy product advertising. Some are making accommodations for hard times

A Father’s Day view of spiritual formation
I’m no longer Matt Hodgson; I mean, of course I’m still me, but that’s not how I’m known. I’m now known as “Grace’s Dad” or “Ella’s Dad” or “the triplet’s

Mental health and spiritual formation
My 4–month-old son had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. In between visits to the hospital and the pediatric cancer clinic, I tried to make time for my

Self-Care: Reflections on Finding Rhythm
During this difficult period, it may be more necessary than ever to practice a little self-care. Find a quiet place to pause and reflect: What rhythms of rest and work

The Gift of Equality
From my earliest childhood memories, I recall a young version of myself lining up toys that I could find in our house—dolls, stuffed animals, and even an Ultimate Warrior

Four soul–searching questions from the Bible
I believe that Christians are people of the Bible. As a child of God, I stand firm in the faith that the Bible is the living Word of the living

A spiritual assessment for the new year
As this calendar year comes to an end, the natural tendency is to look back and ask “What big milestones were there? How have I changed? Were there defining moments?

Seeing Jesus
Two years ago, my family and I began preparing and serving hot meals in the village of Spring Valley, New York. We joined this ministry, which has been carried out

The Communion of Empty Hands
Thomas Pettepiece tells the story of a group of political prisoners who gathered on Easter morning to celebrate communion. They had no bread; they had no wine or chalice. They

When God is Silent
So Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. Abram was eighty-six when Hagar bore him Ishmael…. …When Abram was ninety-nine

Summer reading for you
Can you see yourself sitting on a bench, feeling a cool breeze, while reading some wonderful books with your friend? Enjoy these suggestions from Spiritual Life Development (SLD) and have

SA Justice:
On Earth as it is in Heaven
Since coming into my appointment as Territorial Social Justice Secretary two years ago, I have regularly been asked, “What exactly is social justice?” and “What does that look like for