There was a time in my life in which I needed to plan things out, covering all eventualities. You know that saying, “We make plans and God laughs.”? It has been happening more often lately. I had planned to attend my favorite musical festival this weekend, the XPoNential Music Festival sponsored by the radio…
On Spirituality
Revive Church KC Pastor Shares His Religious Journey
— Pastor Koppang is the Executive Pastor at Revive Church KC in Kansas City, MO. He first visited the church in 1999 where he was able to find freedom from drug addiction and grief. After this experience, he felt God call him to the ministry. After spending over 10 years growing a successful insurance agency…
How an Atheist Learned to Think About Spirituality
Lisa Hickey finds something she can believe in. And it has everything to do with “good” and much to do with “men”.
Redefining Productivity: Catching Up With My Emails or Catching Up With My Expansion?
What do we do when we have "downtime”?
What do we do when we have “downtime”?
A Temple Worth Praying To
Some people find God in church. Others find their own god.
Some people find God in church. Others find their own god.
Why So Many Americans Think Buddhism is Just a Philosophy
Only a few parts of Buddhism's much larger practice were transplanted into American soil in the late 19th century. Here's how Buddhism changed when it migrated.
Only a few parts of Buddhism’s much larger practice were transplanted into American soil in the late 19th century. Here’s how Buddhism changed when it migrated.
What Kwanzaa Means for Black Americans
For the African-American community, Kwanzaa is not just any "black holiday." It is a recognition that knowledge of black history is worthwhile.
For the African-American community, Kwanzaa is not just any “black holiday.” It is a recognition that knowledge of black history is worthwhile.
Ten (Again) Clichés Christians Should Avoid Saying
If you’re a Christian and you’re ‘just sayin’ these…just don’t.
Non-Believer and Chief: Will America Ever Have an Atheist President?
Atheism is on the rise in America. Secularism and scientific thought is creating a generation of voters with the ability to think critically about the issues. Will the popularity of disbelief give rise to a political party devoid of religious factions?
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Nine (Final) Christian Cliches to Avoid
Nine final(?) cliches to strike from the Christian lexicon.
Ten Cliches Christians Should Stop Saying
Ten things Christians say a lot, but shouldn’t.
Row, row, row your boat
Strange dreams in India lead to a self-realization
Is Evil a Derivative of Good? A Theologian’s View
Jeremy John would like to see us deal directly with the concept of evil. Here’s how he thinks about it.
Soul Is Hard to Find
After all the hard work he’s put in, Rick Belden wonders if there are some things we just can’t change.
Occupy Toronto: A Spiritual Renaissance
Through emphases on dialogue and community, the Occupy movement has displayed a new brand of political and spiritual expression, writes Avi Zer-Aviv.
Hard Work Is Faith
Men and women of every belief have been praying their whole lives, writes Paul Leroux, whether they’ve known it or not.