When you think of fasting, certain memories likely come to mind. You recall your friends who couldn't have chocolate for a while until they got treats in their Easter baskets. A Muslim friend declines a lunch invitation ...

Category: Religion

Many people are drawn to faith communities by the promise of the grace of God. A relationship with a loving being who accepts them with abundant care and regard for their well-being. Even when religions such as Islam, Bu ...

Category: Spirituality

What is the meaning of life? Religious leaders, philosophers, teachers, and other soul searchers have tried to answer this question throughout history. Some find meaning in service to God or humanity while others focus o ...

Category: Religion

Today's culture does not praise the meek. It encourages competition, measuring success by how much money or power a person gains. Society does not often consider quiet endurance to be the best course of action. Even the ...

Category: Jesus Christ

It's easy to get caught up in the practicalities of everyday life, but cultivating a sense of awe or wonder is important, too. It improves your mental health and helps you maintain a more generous perspective. Here are s ...

Category: Spirituality

As a person of faith, loving others and helping to meet their needs in any way possible probably don't seem like second nature. But the opportunity to do so may have been what drew you to your current faith community in ...

Category: Religion

A welcoming church is one that not only accepts everyone but celebrates who they are. No matter how inviting your website or welcome packet is, visitors are unlikely to return if they don't feel like they will be underst ...

Category: Religion Spirituality

Many communities of faith have feast days and yearly rituals that they observe. For Christian denominations that follow the liturgical calendar every year, each season has its own color, significance and traditions. The ...

Category: Religion Spirituality

The process of finding a new church is very different than it was ten years ago. Nowadays, most people research online rather than in person, so churches need to make sure that information is conveyed effectively.

Category: Religion

Trying to bridge the gap between people of different faiths can be a daunting task. Even if you can identify some shared core values, the way you express those values may appear to be in opposition with another's express ...

Category: Religion Christianity