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I remember the year I went from accepted to outsider. It was third grade when Jenny moved to town. She was different. Her clothes didn’t fit and she was a little awkward around other children. I loved her. She was quirky and had a wonderful sense of humor. I grew closer to her as other kids started to pick on her....

Living Make Believe: Longing to be Real I remember the year I went from accepted to outsider. It was third grade when Jenny moved to town. She was different. Her clothes didn’t fit and she was a little awkward around other children. I lo…

Say Their Name: Nex Benedict
Say it again.
And again.

"They loved animals.
They had a cat named Zeus.
They loved to cook and invent recipes.
They loved playing Ark and Mindcraft.
They were a straight-A student.
They enjoyed reading.
They enjoyed art.
Nex had a light in them that was so big, they had so many dreams. I want their light to keep shining for everyone. That light was so big and bright and beautiful, and I want everyone to remember Nex that way.”
- Sue Benedict
(Nex’s Mother)

Reading memoirs helps us explore our connections in the world around us while seeing things in a new way. Come explore George Johnson's growing up years while considering your own formational years at our next banned book club!

Dreaming in the Stars Banned Book Club – Update! The stars provided a bright backdrop as the ship raced through space. The crew was diverse in nature and worked well with one another as they navigated the stars. The pla…

The holidays can be challenging- especially when we consider all the "happy" the commercial world throws at us when in reality family can be really hard. Where do we go for safe connections during this stressful time?

Surviving the Holidays: Finding Connection The holiday season can be really challenging. We have commercials and shows that talk all about family and coming together and everything being blanketed in fresh snow. But the reality behind the s…

I love to read. I love to hear a well-crafted story with characters whose depth reaches into my soul and tugs at me to see the world through a different lens. And I love happy endings because in real life they can be hard to come by. As books have been banned across our nation, I’ve been appalled by the voices that are being silenced....

Perspective: I Read Banned Books I love to read. I love to hear a well-crafted story with characters whose depth reaches into my soul and tugs at me to see the world through a different lens. And I love happy endings because in re…

David was a student of mine that went on to glory this week. I had only taught him this past year, so I didn’t’ know him well, but he was part of my life. He was a storyteller. He’d wrap you into the telling and, although I knew we needed to keep going with the class, I didn’t want to interrupt him because I knew the winding path would be worth the point in the end....

Living Quilts David was a student of mine that went on to glory this week. I had only taught him this past year, so I didn’t’ know him well, but he was part of my life. He was a storyteller. He’d wrap you into t…

When I was little, our house was full of animals - dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs - there were so many! My dog slept under the covers with me. There was always a cat near my finger tips. The guinea pig and I had great conversations. I can't say I cared that much about the fish. They just swam, ate, and died....

All Creatures Great & Small When I was little, our house was full of animals – dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs – there were so many! My dog slept under the covers with me. There was always a cat near my finger tips.…

My mom is an amazing cook and baker. I have memories of experiments we sampled for her cookbook and making Christmas cookies together. But one of the things our entire family clings to is birthday icebox cake. When Nabisco stopped making the chocolate wafers this past year, I had to improvise and bake my own, When it came to food, my family didn't eat out much and sometimes our table might have seemed sparse to some, but there was always so much love....

Homemade with Love My mom is an amazing cook and baker. I have memories of experiments we sampled for her cookbook and making Christmas cookies together. But one of the things our entire family clings to is birthday …

Home can mean so many things. I met with a group of people on Thursday who embody home - not the one they were born into, but the one they have created. And they welcomed me, a stranger, into their midst. They were authentic and enjoyed good "dad" jokes (although I certainly wouldn't have told them to my children in their younger days!)...

Ache for Home Home can mean so many things. I met with a group of people on Thursday who embody home – not the one they were born into, but the one they have created. And they welcomed me, a stranger, into…

We've got a video to share today from Zheela Volks that we hope you'll enjoy!

Remember Me Remembering and reaching for our higher selves in any given moment connects us back to divine presence. This is the next in a series of designs inspired by t...

Feeling Lost?

Hey all! Holey, Wholly, Holy is having their first IN PERSON event this summer in Ashburn, VA at Blend Coffee Bar! The event will be on July 26 at 6:30pm. For more information, check out the story below!

Summer Events: Paint and Ponder Have you been longing for a way to connect to others to share your spiritual journey, but been afraid of where to go to feel safe? Do you wish there were some folks to connect with and do fun activ…

Have you been longing for a way to connect to others to share your spiritual journey, but been afraid of where to go to feel safe? Do you wish there were some folks to connect with and do fun activities while building friendships? Holey, Wholly, Holy and Paint Your Own Pottery are pleased to announce Holey, Wholly, Holy's first in person event to do just this!...

Summer Events: Paint and Ponder Have you been longing for a way to connect to others to share your spiritual journey, but been afraid of where to go to feel safe? Do you wish there were some folks to connect with and do fun activ…

God’s rainbow shines bright 24/7 - and so does Holey, Wholly, Holy’s.

Bagel Bite for the week: Practice the Pause by Toby Mac