My Kingdom is Not of This World By Rev. Jennifer Cumberbatch A few weekends ago, “No Kings” marches took place all over the country. Presidents are not kings. was the message. Americans are often fascinated by royalty, captivated by the pomp and splendor. Yet, Americans also fancy voting for their leaders.   I have […]

I Am Enough, You Are Enough By Rev. Don Brewington Life is to be lived. That’s a true statement—and at the same time, when one makes this statement, it is important to realize that it encompasses all that comes with living. Life holds joys, sorrows, and surprises (both good and not so […]

By Skye Howell Sharing Good Medicine: Passing our spiritual practices to the next generation  The world feels so heavy in this moment, and many of us are silently carrying the weight of grief, health concerns and uncertainty about the future.   We need spiritual practices for daily living that bolster our […]

By Rev. Jim Rigby I UNDERSTAND WHY MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE HATE RELIGION  I certainly understand why many wonderful people hate religion. I know intelligent and compassionate people who use the word “religion” as a synonym for superstition, hierarchy and every form of intolerance.   Religious people have certainly done much damage […]

02/05/20263 minute read By Elham Sadat As the Christmas season gives way to a new year, many of us pause—reflecting on what has been and quietly hoping for what might be. Across traditions and beliefs, this season invites renewal: a fresh start, a softer heart, a deeper commitment to what […]

By Phyllis Everette, CEO and Founder of Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation “Mom, I left some Dove chocolate on the counter for you!” she called, already halfway down the hall, already leaning toward the next flight, the next beginning. She knows my sweet spot, I thought, smiling at the small kindness […]

By Shakeel Rashed We are at a peculiar inflection point in our collective history. Trust, that binds us together, has eroded across nearly every institution. Government approval ratings hover near historic lows. Journalism faces accusations of bias from all sides while AI-generated content is making it nearly impossible to distinguish […]