The Monks of Tibhirine
A gripping view of monks who ... “by their presence purify the air.”
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The Circus Leaves Town
What do you do when "up" and "down" trade places? Is this disfunction permanent? Can you ever go back to the way you were?
Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot
Consider the mind-blowing splendor of our place in the universe. Let your heart and mind be stretched.
Whiskey on a Sunday
Sometimes people just need to let the beasts and birds take the lead.
Sean Dieterich's Optimism
Why do we so quickly and easily believe the worst? It's just as easy to believe the best.
Beyond the Pale
How we deal with boundaries—property, privacy, financial, familial, heart—often measures our maturity and integrity.
Beyond Charlton Heston's Beard
When my husband, David, was a pilot with the US Air Force, we had the privilege of moving to various airbases around the world.
"Weather Confirms Our Mortal Limits"
Barbara Brown Taylor reminds us that "wild weather participates in the wholeness of creation, and not just the parts that benefit humans or make us feel safe."
The Narrow Door
Disappointment can break your heart. It can also heal, beautify, and expand it.
A Presidential Event in a Small Town
How does Abilene, Kansas (pop. 6400) remember its native son who became one of the largest figures of the 20th Century?
Feel Like You’re the Only One
Today, we welcome Craig Dahlberg's return to The Timberline Letter. Here, he shares a life-affirming vignette from his new journey through grief.