Whether for religious or health reasons, you or someone you know may have gone on a fast before. Fasting can have multiple benefits, not only for your health but for your spiritual journey. However, if you have never fas ...

Category: Spirituality

If you are interested in magic, witchcraft, or faith healing, you’re probably familiar with the practices of Voodoo and Hoodoo. But are you aware these two belief systems are completely different from each other?

Category: Religion Spirituality

Many people fast, or give up food, as part of a religious sacrifice to spend time concentrating on their spiritual life or to look for spiritual guidance. Jews fast on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, to reflect and rep ...

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Many religions do not have a good track record when it comes to teaching the concept of purity. Often, they reduce it to matters of sexual behavior or identity, excluding the larger context that is necessary to keep thes ...

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When you think about church leaders you can approach for advice or counsel, your pastor or teachers in your church probably come to mind. However, a spiritual director may be a better fit. Spiritual direction is a uniq ...

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Do you know what a ring warming ceremony is? It's taking the wedding world by storm, and for good reason. This trend has wedding guests bless the rings, giving them additional emotional and spiritual value.

Category: Weddings

Most people of faith are acutely aware that they are flawed in some way. They pray for guidance for their lives and try to become the best people they can be despite their human imperfections.  However, some people cho ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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