Overwhelmed by politics, ministry, or challenges at home? A good walk offers a mental re-set. Even a stroll around the block is an opportunity for prayer and relative silence. My state’s park system is celebrating its 90th birthday this year, inviting me (and you) to discover new parks and enjoy familiar ones. At Granite StateContinue reading “Refresh and recharge this summer”
Author Archives: Ellen Kolb
Essential reading, as end-of-life policy is in the news
For anyone keeping an eye on news involving the right to life, this has been quite a week. The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates refused to endorse assisted suicide. The next day, New York legislators voted to legalize assisted suicide. At this writing, the bill is on its way to the governor. Deadly Compassion:Continue reading “Essential reading, as end-of-life policy is in the news”
A fleeting gem
I spent part of the Memorial Day weekend enjoying a good long walk on the Rockingham Recreational Trail, one of the many rail trails gracing New Hampshire. How good it felt to shake off the recent rains! I saw plenty of cyclists. I’ll bet they were moving too fast to see what was in bloomContinue reading “A fleeting gem”