by Prasanta | Feb 13, 2018 | Community, Debate, Dialogue, Faith, Friendship, Intentionality
“Mr. B is homebound. Until last year, however, he was “schlepping around” in his kitchen, baking his own bread, and cooking and hosting Sabbath supper at his home for his adult children every Friday night. Mr. B. is originally from Ukraine, Jewish...
by Prasanta | May 9, 2017 | Friendship, Prayer
I had a best friend once, when I was in 6th grade. Since then, I really can’t say, “such-and-such was (or is) my best friend.” I would like to know how it feels to have that kind of special status… someone who knows you and loves you...
by Prasanta | Apr 7, 2017 | Art, Beauty, Brokenness, Friendship, Healing
The Japanese have a method of repairing cracked ceramics or pottery by filling in the broken areas with gold, silver, or platinum in a process called “kintsugi”. Here is what I found online about kintsugi: “The philosophy behind the technique is to...
by Prasanta | Jan 31, 2017 | Friendship, Journey, Poetry
Horizon: Drawing Lines If you draw a line there And I draw a line here What do we draw beneath and above ourselves Are we walking toward the same inimitable sunset If you put a tree there, and I put a tree here Can we rest under the same shade We see one...
by Prasanta | Nov 5, 2015 | Friendship, Journey
I’ve been walking by the river these days, while the temperature hovers between warmish and cool. I love watching the wind blow the leaves off the trees; the leaves are whisked in the water, landing softly, swirling their way with the slow-moving current. The...
by Prasanta | Jul 11, 2014 | Bear One Another's Burdens, devotional, Friend, Friendship, Jesus, Unconditional Love
They are the ones. You know them. The ones who stand by you, stand with you. They tell you when not to give up, and when it’s time give it all up. They are the ones who love you, no matter what, and through all kinds of matters. Their gift is that unconditional...
by Prasanta | Jun 10, 2013 | Bear One Another's Burdens, Friend, Friendship, Jesus, Unconditional Love
They are the ones. You know them. The ones who stand by you, stand with you. They tell you when not to give up, and when it’s time give it all up. They are the ones who love you, no matter what, and through all kinds of matters.The ir gift is that unconditional...
by Prasanta | May 16, 2013 | Friendship, Quotes, Relationships
I love quotes… and I like to collect them on various topics. Today I share a blog-post-full of wise words on friends and friendships… enjoy… and may it inspire you to be the friend you desire to have…. I know these words have inspired me. The...
by Prasanta | Aug 9, 2012 | Connecting, Faith, Five Minute Friday, Friendship, Growth, Journey, Running the Race
1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking. 2. Link back here and invite others to join in. 3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their...
by Prasanta | Jun 4, 2012 | Friendship, One Thousand Gifts, Relationships, Spring, Summer, Thankfulness, Writing
The muse is kind of quiet lately. I don’t have a fantastically clever post, superb thesis statement, or beautiful prose. Maybe it’s just as well, since these weeks are more than full, and it’s perhaps grace during a busy time. I have much on my mind,...
