A Word from Our Chaplain

Yesterday was Friday, of Holy Week. You hear it called, most of the time anyway, Good Friday. But when I think about the Story of God and the particular event commemorated on this day, the crucifixion of Jesus, I don’t feel like calling it “good”. I feel like calling it what it was: black. Because I…

Managing Stress in Rough Times

Sometimes life catches up with us. Work problems arise, relationships conflict, and things just don’t go according to plan. What can we do to manage the stress in our lives? Small techniques can make a big difference. Here are a few ideas to help you destress in rough times: Detach from the stressor. If there…

A Word From Our Chaplain

One of the great joys I get to experience in my work as a hospice chaplain is to visit with people of varying ages, life-settings, education, financial standing, philosophies/beliefs, tastes, and so on. In the 19 years I’ve been “vocationing” in this good work of spiritual care, I’ve never met two people just alike. Many…