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Nothing like great music…reminds me of #32…

Today, I had the distinct pleasure of returning to my home church, Trinity United Church of Christ for the early service. On the way there and back in my car, and throughout the service (courtesy of the powerful Men’s Chorus),  I was blessed by energetic and wonderful gospel music, and was reminded once again about … Continue reading →

Wishing a Blessed Mabon to all who celebrate it

Some of us are celebrating the arrival of a new season…fall. At the same time, members of many earth-based religious communities are celebrating one of their major festivals – Mabon, one that I was able to experience during Week 38 of My first 52 weeks with a members of Wiccan coven in Illinois. Mabon, or … Continue reading →

L’Shanah Tovah to all celebrating Rosh Hashanah

Rosh HaShanah (ראש השנה) is the Jewish New Year. It falls once a year during the month of Tishrei and occurs ten days before Yom Kippur. Together, Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are known as the Yamim Nora’im, which means the Days of Awe in Hebrew. In English they are often referred to as the High … Continue reading →

Prayers for the family and friends of those who lost their lives in Libya

This mornings news sweep revealed that there were several Americans who lost their lives in Libya today. The  last of the bullet points in the CNN newstory said: “Islam film blamed for protests.” So with a heavy heart today, we pray – we pray for those who lost their lives – the four Americans who were killed, … Continue reading →

The Forgiving Victim: Perspectives on Faith vs. Religion

As the My52WOW journey continues, I am fortunate to run into many different interesting individuals who are energized by discussions about religion, spirituality, and how we can reach out to others to jump-start interfaith dialogue and understanding. I also run into many organizations who fall into the same categories. At an event at Chicago’s WBEZ … Continue reading →

Perspective: How Should Politics and Religion Interact

My own personal politics notwithstanding, I made a commitment to watch all three days of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida last week. I will watch the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Charlotte as well. Watching it made me think of many things – one of which was – the intertwined nature (for better … Continue reading →

52 Things I Learned from My 52 Weeks of Worship

It’s ok to come into a service, listen, and then leave without talking to a single soul.

Happy Birthday to you…

8/29/12 Note:  I wrote this a year ago today…it still applies. Hug those you love. Be grateful for the good in your life. Be Blessed. August 29th, 2011 is the birthday of a giant. Yes it is Michael Jackson’s birthday – an amazing talent that we lost too soon. But more personally important to me … Continue reading →

52 things I learned from 52 Weeks of Worship

The people that you love stay in your heart, and near your spirit even after they are gone from this earth.

This get’s right to the point –