Voices of Faith

Mission & Ministry

Grace

When Pope Francis convened a meeting of Roman Catholic bishops last October, it was for the sake of discussing the church’s historical tendency to place more importance on doctrine and…

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The joy, trials of celebrating solo

For clergy, observing Christmas can mean creating new traditions.

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Anticipating ‘The Force Awakens’

But my more profound joy is in the sacred Christmas story. 

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The blessing is in the wisdom

In a time of terrorist threats, it’s balancing fear and generosity.

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What are you waiting for?

This Advent, if pastor asks that question, I’ll have my answer ready.

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A prayer for the end of nursing

The sadness, the loss interwoven with the relief, the joy, the pride.

Living as the image of God

What looks most like God in creation is the well-led human life.

Faith in Action

A season of difficult waiting

I knew that this particular Advent was going to be difficult.

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The power in hearing our names

God has wired us in such a way that we respond with “That’s me!”

Faith in Action

Well, what would Jesus do?

The test applies to our treatment by others and our treatment of others.

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A glimpse of a new world

An interfaith gathering for Syrian refugees helps hope eclipse fear.

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The Lazarus effect and AIDS

Thanks to new treatments, AIDS no longer has to lead to death.