How to Find Faith When Your Life Looks Different Than You’d Hoped
Contrary to popular belief, the phrase “Cleanliness is next to godliness” isn’t found in the Bible. It was said by John Wesley, the co-founder of…
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How My Dream Trip Became a Spiritual Experience
For many years, I had my eye on Machu Picchu. I really, really wanted to hike the Inca Trail and visit this amazing place. I…
How the Saints Help Me Overcome My Doubts
I don’t believe in signs, but even this one seemed pretty clear to me. It’s been more than a decade since I saw it, tucked…
6 Novels to Make You Think Deeply About Faith
Though I’m a person of faith who loves to read, I’ve never been one for religious fiction. I’m sure there are excellent Christian novels out…
The Voice Deep Within: Healing from My Eating Disorder
“You don’t need to worry,” said the kind voice deep inside me, as I studied obsessively for the medical school admissions test. Trying to soothe…
How the Movie ‘Romero’ Ignited My Passion for a Faith That Does Justice
My first day back at college commenced with a frantic rush to find my classroom. I had not been to school since earning my associate’s…
How I’m Reclaiming Sunday as a Day of Rest
Last spring, I decided that it was indeed a new season. I was balancing a high-intensity degree in English Literature, a fledgling writing career, and…
My Spiritual Choice to Go Vegan
Many people chose to become vegan for a variety of reasons – perhaps for health issues, or to raise awareness about the treatment of animals.…
How Attending an LGBTQ+ Friendly Congregation Empowered Me
When I was a child, my favorite song to belt out in the children’s choir at my Southern Baptist Church was “This Little Light of…
How to Gracefully Handle a Mistake
Not long ago, I planned a series of classes for my church. The team and I made a schedule, and we found the right teachers.…