By Larry Carlson, Board President Celebrating Service  I am deeply honored to serve as Board President during the 65th anniversary year of Samaritan Center of Puget Sound, which was formerly known as Presbyterian Counseling Service. As I reflect on my journey, I realize how interconnected my life has been with this agency. My first exposure to its...

Within our darkest night You kindle a fire That never dies away Dans nos Obscurités, J. Berthier The third Sunday of the season of Advent is traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday, for the Latin for “rejoice.” In the darkest weeks of the year (in the northern hemisphere, at least), it can sometimes feel odd to be asked to “rejoice,” particularly...

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Over and over in Scripture, from the words of prophets and poets to the teachings of Jesus, we hear of God’s proximity to the brokenhearted. The Psalmist assures the brokenhearted and crushed in spirit, “God is with you right where you are.” The prophet Isaiah promises people,...