Change is inevitable. It seems to happen frequently in our lives, especially these days. And it can be difficult to know how to embrace – or even endure – it. Because the truth is, many of us prefer to stay the course of the tried-and-true when faced with change.

Spiritual direction is not therapy. Instead, working with a spiritual director provides an opportunity to explore your questions, as well as any situations causing them.

In one week’s time, our future son-in-law arrived in America, we hosted a bridal shower, and our first grandchild was born. And then the world shut down.

In today’s world, it’s easy to confuse the number of “likes” and followers on social media for friendship and community. But what really defines a friend?

Our resiliency as a global collective has been put to test from the year 2020 until today. Many of us, at times, have felt like we’ve fallen into a current of uncertainty and been temporarily swept away.

Perspectives over the past year range from our world undergoing a dramatic change to us holding our breath until we can get “back to normal.” But wherever you fall, we can agree that we have all experienced something significant …

One may wonder how an article titled “Abandon Hope” fits into Samaritan Counseling’s mission of hope and resilience. Well, it depends on what we mean by “abandon” …