A Spiritual Reflection by Chaplain John Love       
The year was 1939 and a teenager named David Hawkins had an after-school job delivering newspapers in rural Wisconsin. He used a bicycle to travel the rigorous, seventeen-mile roundtrip. One day on his route, something happened that forever changed David’s life. Decades later, he used these words to [...]

A Guided Reflection by Chaplain John Love     
Scientists claim that our universe is made entirely of matter, energy, and space. But matter and energy are – at their genesis – identical, so the scientific community is actually saying the universe contains just two things: energy and space. Curiously, energy is the source of both the [...]

A Guided Meditation by Chaplain John Love  
The human experience includes both joys and sorrows. Though we celebrate great triumphs, we also endure bitter disappointments. Indeed, pain and suffering — whether it’s physical, emotional, or spiritual — are ongoing dimensions of the human condition. Most of us are born into this world as students. We [...]

A Guided Meditation by Chaplain John Love
Your journey begins on a path which leads through a tranquil forest. Picture the forest floor blanketed by lush ferns. Their rich green color blends perfectly with the emerald trees shading your path. On the distant horizon, ancient rock formations penetrate the clouds, and you are awed by [...]

A Guided Meditation by Chaplain John Love
As you cautiously approach the edge of a deep canyon, you might strain your neck and peer downward for a few seconds. Those who stare too long into the canyon’s depths may feel dizzy. Then, their gaze will inevitably focus in a new direction. Otherwise, they risk falling. [...]

Chaplaincy, like clinical and psychosocial disciplines, is dedicated to providing the best possible care to patients and families. It’s a calling, a mission, and an honor to serve the people who choose hospice organizations for end-of-life support. Yet, a chaplain is simply one member of a team that includes doctors, nurses, aides, social workers, counselors, [...]