Category Archives: Blessings

July 6–Blessings: The Experience

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Bob Patrick

Do you know when you have been blessed?  Do you have a certain feeling or experience that you would associate with having received a blessing? Let’s put aside for a moment the question of where blessings come from–perhaps save that … Continue reading →

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Blessings: and Nationalism

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

In recent years, every year on the 4th of July, I watch A Capitol Fourth from the sofa in my living room.  It is the annual public, televised celebration of Independence Day held in Washington, D.C..  I enjoy the heartfelt … Continue reading →

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July 4–Blessing and Patriotism

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Bob Patrick

Robert Reich offers this interesting take on patriotism as we enter the Fourth of July holiday.  I confess that I have not, in recent years, liked to use the word patriotism or patriot or patriotic.  For me, they have become words … Continue reading →

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Blessings: Evening Meditation

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

“So if you’re worried and you can’t sleep, just count your blessings instead of sheep.  And you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings.”   ~ Lyric by Irving Berlin Even in a world that seems consumed with strife, even in the … Continue reading →

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