Calling Jesus the Shepherd and Guardian of Our Souls
The term “guardian” could mean many things from project manager to accountant to bureaucrat to spy. How is Jesus our guardian?
Baking Communion Bread
Baking communion bread can be a spiritual discipline that reaches far and wide.
She Will Survive: Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor was badly injured on stage, but found fame when she recorded “I Will Survive” while she was recovering. Sidelined by drugs and alcohol, she found faith and a calling
Bringing Fairy Magic to a Stranger
A little girl meets a kind stranger who becomes a fairy to make her feel better during the pandemic.
There Were Some Warning Signs: The Titanic
People were overly optimistic about the Titanic so they misjudged the dangers right in front of their eyes.
Ground Control to Major Tom: David Bowie & Chris Hadfield
David Bowie’s song of heartbreak became the world’s first music video shot in outer space. Even a song of loneliness can be a source of connection.
Temple Tax: Context
The Temple tax was voluntary, an expression of faith and belonging – not part of a domination system.
Forgiving the Unforgivable: Mark Stroman & Rais Bhuiyan
Even after suffering a hate crime, Rais Bhuiyan was determined to forgive the shooter and care for his family.
Shame, Healing, Love, and Acceptance
We burden one another we shame each day. Shame makes us feel unworthy and rejected. Love welcomes us home in God’s embrace.
Never Too Late to Serve: Barbara E. Joe
Barbara E. Joe dreamed of joining the Peace Corps, but raising kids and facing tragedy kept her from going. Nevertheless, she joined when she was 62.