Kara K. Root My kids’ head of school, said the other night, at an online parent meeting: “If you could join me, adults, . . . in a small ‘pinky pact’ . . . when we read articles about students, ‘losing ground’ or ‘falling behind’, that we might take those metaphors and set them aside andContinue reading “On This Train Together”
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Rest: What’s Good for God is Good for You
Pastor Charlie Ruud A few years back while serving at Normandale Lutheran Church in Edina, I together with the ministry staff became increasingly aware of the vast pressures placed upon our youth to “succeed” or “achieve,” especially within the particular context and culture of our community. Thus, we made the conscious decision to make theContinue reading “Rest: What’s Good for God is Good for You”
A Guide to Retreat Where You Are
People go on retreats for many reasons—to rest, to heal, to learn, to grow—individually and communally. We all need the kinds of spiritual renewal, emotional regulation, and quiet intellectual stimulation cultivated by gifted retreat leaders. In the midst of our current pandemic, it is difficult (if not impossible) to participate in facilitated or guided retreatsContinue reading “A Guide to Retreat Where You Are”
Waiting for Easter
Kara K. Root I was “off” from work the last couple of days, which is a strange thing in these times, when we are all at home every second, and all the work, play, sleep, meals, fights, entertainment and rest happens right here, in the same space, with the same people. Every. Single. Day. I joked beforehandContinue reading “Waiting for Easter”
Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center 