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I had no idea Jennifer Beals was a Buddhist. It’s always interesting to learn a little bit more about someone who is in the public eye – but who has the right to be as multi-dimensional as the rest of us. I am thinking I might have to figure out a way to be at … Continue reading
One truth that emerged from my 52 week journey is that meditation is one clear spiritual practice in which I believe. Just saying the word reminds me of my father. He always asked that I try meditation, practice meditation, believe in meditation. This is mostly because we had very similar minds – always ruminating, always turning … Continue reading
As part of my first fifty two weeks, I intended to visit ChiHop (The Chicago House of Prayer), but never could make it work on a Monday night. After reading this article, I think I might like to put it back on the list and check it out. If anyone in Chicago wants to come … Continue reading
As the magazine nears its 50th anniversary this year, the latest issue offers a fresh take on the “black-Jewish” dialogue. Titled “Blacks, Jews, and Black Jews,” issue 105 explores the relationship between blacks and Jews through a variety of lenses: the Israel issue, Igbo Jews celebrating Hanukkah in Nigeria and President Barack Obama. http://www.theroot.com/buzz/root-recommends-transition-105-blacks-jews-and-black-jews
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Family is the first congregation.
emb – I am always inspired by stories like this one where people’s faith is so important to them that they go above and beyond in order to honor their spiritual commitments. Whether the storm is a life challenge, or merely weather…sometimes you have to go through it in order to find a little peace. … Continue reading
Sometimes you get sleepy, or cranky, or disinterested in a worship service, or worship in general. It’s ok. Go back next week, or go somewhere else.
It is summer in Chicago. The taste of Chicago has started, and the first African American fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha is having their national convention at the Hilton and Towers on Michigan Avenue. But that is not all that is happening on Michigan Avenue. In the space of a few blocks, I saw all of … Continue reading
Sometimes when you start a journey, you have very little idea where you are going to end up. But with a little faith, you can end up having a more amazing experience than you ever imagined.
My 52 Weeks of Worship Project 