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Of Mary, Martha, and Coca-Cola holy hospitality robbie pinter wisdom tree wednesday writing Feb 12, 2025

At the end of her life, when my mom was living in an independent living facility, she gave canned cokes to the workers when she especially liked someone. Mom thought of it as a “thank you.” The
residents were not supposed to offer tip money to those who worked in the building, but Mom didn’t think of...

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Expressing Gratitude: Beyond the Dinner Table community goodness gratitude holiday season holy hospitality kindness thanksgiving wisdom tree wednesday Nov 27, 2024

Feeling thankful? Here’s how to share that gratitude with others.

I’ve always appreciated the generosity of spirit during this time of year. When I worked at the Nashville Rescue Mission, I saw hundreds of turkeys and food donated to help the unhoused. I’ve seen families come together with a desire...

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The Ripple Effect: How One Act of Kindness Inspires Others community goodness holy hospitality hurricane helene kindness wisdom tree wednesday Oct 09, 2024

I need to preface this blog post with some context: I was to be attending a spiritual retreat in Hendersonville, North Carolina last week. 

Feeling overwhelmed by negativity? Here’s how one simple act can change everything.

When I think of goodness, I envision the simple acts that bring joy and h...

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Breaking Bread Together breaking bread communion holy hospitality hymns Jul 29, 2024

I once attended a small, quirky parish that attracted those who did not feel comfortable at the cathedral downtown or the sprawling churches in the suburbs. On any given Sunday I sat among college professors and struggling musicians, soccer moms and tattooed high-schoolers. All were welcome there.

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