Tag: life
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One Run at a Time: Turning Loss into Hope
My father was 62 years young when he died of cancer, leaving behind a loving wife, three daughters, and a new grandchild. Anyone who has lost a loved one knows the pain and emptiness that suddenly appear, and how those feelings can linger for years. Because my father was so young when he passed, I…
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Complicity in Silence: The Russian Orthodox Church’s role in the War on Ukraine
In times of conflict, the Church has historically been a beacon of hope, a moral compass guiding humanity toward peace, justice, and truth. Yet, when it comes to the war in Ukraine, the leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has tragically failed both its own followers and the world. By aligning itself with the…
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Saying Goodbye
It’s so quiet in the house. That’s what I noticed most after our dog Buddy passed only a week ago. Even when I try to fill that void with sound, it still seems strangely quiet. Buddy came to us about three years ago after the passing of my in-laws who loved and adored Buddy. Whenever…
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Witnessing Acts of Kindness
I’ve added a category on my site called ‘Acts of Kindness,’ with the hope of uplifting not only my spirits but also those of my subscribers and readers. Having done some research, I have found some interesting facts on how acts of kindness can impact one’s well-being. According to the Harvard Health Publishing they have…
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Life after Death
The other day I was captivated by an interview with Sebastian Junger, an author, discussing his latest book called “In my time of Dying: How I came face to face with the idea of an afterlife.” In his book, he describes a near-death experience that he had in the summer of 2020. During that…
Lisa VanPatten 