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From the Founder: A Word on Transition and Transformation
As the seasons change to the longer, slower days of summer, I am hearing from many friends who are relieved by the transition to... read more
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Seasons of Transition: Pruning in the Garden of College
By Guest Writer Catherine Carter To the high school graduate entering the vast, diverse garden of college: Welcome! Most of us are just following... read more
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Surrender the Summer
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner Here in Nashville, Tennessee, the signs of summer abound: the oppressive humidity has arrived early, and end-of-the-year pictures... read more
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Another Crossroads, Same Optimism
By Guest Writer Travis Haney Monday was my final day with 247Sports/CBS Sports as a national college football reporter. I’m again a free... read more
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Mother’s Day Part 3: Practicing Forgiveness, Resilience and Joy
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner Of all the eight Practices of Living Hope, I believe that Forgiveness, Resilience, and Joy are the most applicable... read more
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Mother’s Day Part 2: Healing through Grief, Honesty, and Curiosity
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner May 25, 2008, started out beautifully – it was the start to Memorial Day weekend, and my then-husband and... read more
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From the Founder: A Word On Motherhood
Last Mother’s Day, I rushed onto the porch to tell my husband and our son that it was time to hurry and get dressed... read more
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Mother’s Day Part 1: Surrender, Stillness, and Finding Joy in Motherhood
By Guest Writer and Hope Practitioner Lane Faulkner I remember being a new mom; I was completely and utterly overwhelmed. In a few short... read more
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Practice Joy
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with gold, silver, or platinum lacquer. Rather than replace the pottery or hide the cracks,... read more
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Practice Resilience
Have you ever seen a baby bird crack out of its shell? First you see movement, a wobble. A hairline crack appears. More movement.... read more
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Practice Forgiveness
Think for a moment about Forgiveness and what it means to you. What are your first impressions? Do certain thoughts arise? Do images of... read more
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Practice Curiosity
Curiosity is the impetus that drives invention and personal discovery. It is the very source of revelation. To understand the world and ourselves is... read more