Faith & Spirituality

Opening the Door to Life's Next Chapter

From Empty Nest to Openness

Apr 25 • Linda Hanstra

From the Vault: Forget the Pain and Anguish. Joy Gets the Final Word.

Three years later, life is still an intermingling of struggle and joy.

Mar 28 • Linda Hanstra

Hard Questions With No Answers: The Tornado's Devastating Aftermath

Midwest communities are pulling together. But not without deep sadness.

Mar 14 • Linda Hanstra

You Can Do New and Hard Things

It just takes a little courage. And a lot of faith.

Feb 28 • Linda Hanstra

To my new subscribers: welcome to my “neighborhood”—my little corner of the internet.

Jan 31 • Linda Hanstra

Are You Carrying a Full Worry Box?

There is a better way.

Nov 22, 2025 • Linda Hanstra

From Life to Death to Life

The layers of sorrow and joy.

Apr 20, 2025 • Linda Hanstra

Walking in Love: Embracing Diversity with Every Step

From DSW to DEI?

Mar 8, 2025 • Linda Hanstra

From Dust to Drive-thru

Finding Joy in Ash Wednesday

Feb 20, 2025 • Linda Hanstra

Election Angst: Put No Confidence in Princes

Hope for Advent.

Dec 7, 2024 • Linda Hanstra

Hurricane Aftermath: Can I Share a Little Treasure?

Inspiration from a crew of swashbuckling midlife women.

Oct 20, 2024 • Linda Hanstra

In Search of a Church

Finding hope through church hopping.

Sep 21, 2024 • Linda Hanstra

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