A reflective essay on loving others, self-love and perception, exploring how others and God, see us more clearly than we see ourselves, and what it means to borrow a kinder way of seeing.
Tag: faith
Sammygram: Stay Curious
Wisdom from a dog. Whether it’s down the street, deep in a forest, or hidden in your own back garden, there is always something new to discover. The Great Creator fills each day with unexpected surprises. Keep your eyes open, your heart receptive, and your spirit curious as you journey through life.
Forest Bathing & Belonging
In a world more connected than ever, many of us still hunger for belonging. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, this reflection explores how wandering beneath the canopy can reconnect us to creation, remind us that we belong to something greater than ourselves, and teach us the wisdom of surrender. Through roots and rivers, moss and pinecones, the forest whispers an ancient truth about receiving, giving, and letting go.
Star Bathing
In a world overflowing with information, many of us have lost touch with wonder. Star bathing invites us to slow down, look up, and immerse ourselves beneath the night sky—not to analyze the stars, but to experience their ancient power. Through this simple practice, we rediscover perspective, humility, and the truth that although we are small in the vastness of creation, we are deeply known and loved by our Creator.
Will the Gifts Run Out?
What if the gifts of the Holy Spirit could run out? This reflection explores a fear many believers carry. The fear that God’s grace, courage, wisdom, or spiritual gifts might one day be exhausted. The good news is that the source of every gift is God Himself, and He never runs dry.
Pentecost and your Paycheck
A mandatory unpaid workday in France after Pentecost leads to a deeper question about charity, civic duty, and whether generosity still has meaning when it is no longer voluntary. From the deadly 2003 French heatwave to modern debates about social obligation, religion, and collective responsibility, this essay explores the tension between compassion and coercion.
Actually, God does give us more than we can carry
We often believe God will never give us more than we can handle—but what if the real lesson is learning we were never meant to carry it alone?
Inside the rainbow
Rainbows draw us out of distraction and into wonder. What if we are not meant to chase them, but to live inside their light?
Christ is Risen! Now what?
He is risen! Let every creature rejoice and every heart give thanks, for the Lord has conquered death and filled the world with new light! After carefully arranging the best … Continue reading Christ is Risen! Now what?
The Day the Veil Tore
At the moment of Jesus’ death, the temple veil tore from top to bottom, signifying the end of separation between humanity and God. This reflection explores what the torn veil means for grace, access, and how we still rebuild barriers God has already destroyed.
Amy L. Griffin 