Resolution Blessing By Mattie Stepanek From Reflections of a Peacemaker (2005): Let our breath be gentle wind
Book Recommendation — January 2026
No More Chairs by Dan Gill illustrated by Susan Gal. In this true story, a young boy learns achildhood experience can resonate for a lifetime.
Days of the Month — January 2026
January 2026 days include World Braille Day, MLK Jr Day, a day for Sadako Saski, a Hiroshima victim, as well as holocaust victims.
Quote of the Month — January 2026
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.
Action Alert — December 2025
Fund Head Start and CCDBG The First Five Years Fund tells us this: Congress is back in session, and lawmakers have until January 30th to pass legislation to fund the government through 2026. The stakes are high for families with young children. Federal programs like Head Start and the Child […]
Dear Olive Branch, December 2025
A P.E.A.C.E. Perspective on Practical Problems Olive Branch Theme: Peaceful Pathways Peaceful Pathways When I think of Peaceful Pathways, the image of a winding path through woods and meadows comes to my mind. I can remember the feeling of the warm sun on my back, the smells of wildflowers and […]
A Song to Share — Seventh Fire
The Seventh Fire By Kim Moberg They traveled ‘cross the land West on Turtle Isle They traveled ‘cross the land Sparked by the first fire Look for the sacred shell As prophets did foretell Stopping at the site where Food on the water fell Chorus: And the fire still burns […]
Poetry for Us — December 2025
To Friendship By Eloise Greenfield It’s time for the party And as we begin Let’s do a sentimental thing Let’s lift our punch To the bunch (that’s us) We’ll say that our friendship is dear and We’ll promise to keep it from year to year And this toast we’ll repeat […]