Currents February 2025
The idea that each of us is unique and innately worthy of respect struck a chord with our writers this month. Perhaps it is beginning a new year, the lack…
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Abundant Abundance
Abundance is more a mindset and condition of the heart than a calculation of assets. I have been blessed to discover three examples of such abundance this month. First, Fatima.…
Uniquely My Brother
When my older brother returned from the war in Vietnam, he was treated cruelly by some people, just like other returning veterans of that particular war were treated. It was…
Meet Big Ocean: Rebekah Pierce
What are the things that we hope most to see in our children? Of all of the lessons we try to teach, with all of the time and effort put…
Meet Big Ocean: Kathy Stimpson
Meet Kathy Stimpson, our crackerjack editor and “sneaker wave.” According to Wikipedia, a sneaker wave is “a disproportionately large coastal wave that can sometimes appear in a wave train without…
February 2019 Board Message
Peace within the Paradox By Carolina Sagebin Allen This month’s tenet, “We are each unique and innately worthy of respect,” can present a paradox of seeing each person as unique,…
Worthy of Respect
I have a basket of seashells I purchased from a vendor when I was on vacation nearly 20 years ago. They have varying shapes, sizes, and colors. That is why…
Look on the Heart
Someone cuts you off in traffic. Your first response is anger, but then you see that sign: “Student Driver.” Because you recognize the driver’s inexperience and likely trepidation, you shrug…