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Eileen Benthal

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Life on PurposeAmidst the holiday frenzy, Advent is the season of waiting in joyful expectation

by Dec 4, 2016
It may take God years to respond to prayers, but the season of Advent reminds us that waiting in joyful expectation will be rewarded with an answer in the time He knows is right.

Technology, civility and political passions: Let’s make space for the golden rule

by Nov 20, 2016
I am not an uneducated, angry misogynist or a hateful, judgmental or passive conservative. My friends who voted for Clinton are also not the terrible names they’ve been called either. We need to show each other respect.

Life on PurposeIn a bitter and divisive election season, why we must choose to be the bridge that connects the best...

by Oct 30, 2016
This election cycle has stirred feelings strong enough to divide even families, neighbors and friends, but if we choose to overlook the differences that separate us, we find the good in all of us.

Life on PurposeParting the veil between heaven and earth

by Oct 16, 2016
Despite sometimes feeling far away from God and our loved ones in heaven, he reminds us in many ways that are never really alone.

With help from Kait’s Angels, young woman with rare brain disease can afford specially adapted bike

by Oct 4, 2016
A fundraising effort by the local nonprofit Kait's Angels has made it possible for the family of Johanna Benthal to buy a special Surrey bike, giving the 20-year-old North Fork woman with physical disabilities the chance to safely exercise.

Life on Purpose Learning to listen for God’s voice through prayer

by Oct 2, 2016
Time spent in prayer listening for the voice of God grants guidance and spiritual nourishment.

Jamesport family raising money to get special needs daughter adapted bike

by Sep 19, 2016
Johanna Benthal has always loved spending time outdoors. But her brain injury makes it difficult for her to exercise for very long, and her family has long struggled to find ways to get her outside and moving around.

Life on Purpose Inspiration in the silence of the night

by Sep 18, 2016
The silent darkness of the middle of the night can be the best time to not only speak to God but to hear him speak to you too.

Life on PurposeTrust gets us from here to there

by Sep 4, 2016
Trust in our kids, ourselves and God gets us through the most tumultuous storms of life.

Life on PurposeHow the gift of compassion transforms the lives of others

by Aug 21, 2016
When grief threatens to overwhelm our lives, compassion for others is a blessing for all.