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Intentional Gratitude

Intentional Gratitude

by RCHL

We are in the midst of the time of year where gratitude, among many other positive reflections and demonstrations, has a heavy presence. Gratitude is emphasized, verbalized and hopefully demonstrated with family, friends, neighbors, and even with people ...... read more

Life as a Pastor's Wife

Life as a Pastor's Wife

by RCHL

For a decade, I lived as a pastor’s wife.... read more

The Importance of Retreat

The Importance of Retreat

by RCHL

Retreating is more than a getaway for the weekend with friends and colleagues. It’s a way to step back from the demands of our everyday life and find the richest and most intimate communion with God without the urgency of daily distractions. It’s...... read more

Marriage Takes Work

Marriage Takes Work

by Jamie Campbell

God created a woman because He saw that the man, Adam, was lonely and needed someone. These two lived in perfect harmony until they sinned... read more

Disconnect to Reconnect

Disconnect to Reconnect

by Jamie Campbell

We live in a world that is filled with a lot of noise. We are more globally connected than ever before in life, yet it seems we have more... read more

Time Waits for No Man

Time Waits for No Man

by Resident Blog

This week’s blog post is an essay that a current resident wrote. This resident recently graduated high school. He is now attending the... read more

Foster Care and Unemployment

Foster Care and Unemployment

by Briann Newman

Former foster care youth face many struggles after aging out of foster care. One of the biggest challenges they face is unemployment... read more

Reasons to Go Hiking

Reasons to Go Hiking

by Briann Newman

As the summer comes to a close and we spend our last days swimming in the lake, we are looking forward to hiking the Berkshires in the... read more

Summer of Volunteers

Summer of Volunteers

by Briann Newman

Volunteer: a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.... read more

Art Brings People Together

Art Brings People Together

by Lynn Wohland

When a group comes together, it’s a beautiful thing.... read more

Fun Things to Do Near the Retreat at Norwich Lake

Fun Things to Do Near the Retreat at Norwich Lake

by Briann Newman

Summer is winding down and colder weather will be here before we know it, but there is still plenty to do near the Retreat at Norwich Lake... read more

Waterfalls around Center Hill Lake

Waterfalls around Center Hill Lake

by Elizabeth Thompson

The Upper Cumberland of Tennessee is a beautiful part of the country with a uniquely diverse landscape. The ravines and ridges that... read more