The Mother of Civil Rights in California: Mary Ellen Pleasant
Mary Ellen Pleasant was wise and kind, supported her community, and got justice every time she could for everyone she could.
Kindness is Like a Date Palm Tree
The date palm tree produces a lot of fruit – just like kindness.
In Weddings, A Lot Might Go Wrong, So Long As What’s Important Goes Right
Love at the heart of things shines undiminished.
Fighting Racism at Home, in the Press, & in Court: Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells fought for civil rights in the late 19th century.
Sometimes God Knocks us Off our Feet: Norbert of Xanten
Norbert of Xanten was ordained for social necessity, but found his life changed along the way.
Do You Smell That?
Desmond Tutu’s life was a winding path of obstacles, opportunities, blessings, determination, and surprises.
Herod’s Drive for Power
Herod was ruthless and violent in his quest for power long before Jesus was born.
Widows Still Face and Fight Injustice
A tragic story about an Indian widow who was denied support and had to fight for her rights
Sharing a Church in the Holy Land Gets Complicated
Six different denominations vie for space at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem – sometimes with violence.
The 5 Second Rule, But For Words
A house rule that lets you take back what you said within five seconds of saying it