A Wide Place

A Wide Place

Chaplain Lynne writes: Have you ever driven the “Road to the Sun” in Montana? It is a demanding road, in high mountainous terrain. Deep drops appear on each side at times and it is windy, narrow and only open during certain times of the year. It is also beautiful and...
One Purpose

One Purpose

Chaplain Lynne writes: As a Chaplain, times like this week in September 2025, are exceedingly difficult. People of all walks are hurting. Grief leads to strong emotions. Emotions lead to stronger words. Those serving on the frontlines are facing difficulty, and the...
Crossroads of Despair and Hope

Crossroads of Despair and Hope

Chaplain Lynne writes: Our Chaplain role is to nudge people who are in despair… ever so gently, towards hope. With your deep well of peace, gentleness, love, attention, empathy and compassion, you gently turn people to hope. Your hope filled service, of quiet...
Spirituality and Hope

Spirituality and Hope

Chaplain Lynne writes: Hope and Spirituality are linked to Trauma Recovery. Spirituality has a deep healing impact on the recovery of individuals experiencing a traumatic event. Healing fundamentally centers around the spiritual impact of hope. Recent studies have...
Here I am

Here I am

Chaplain Lynne writes: Here I am, Send Me As I stepped into the room to which I had been sent, I immediately felt the rawness of the emotion.  Two nurses stood to the left of the bed, huddled together, whispering to each other as they cleared the counter of used...