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As part of my committment to keep the spirit of My 52 Weeks of Worship Project alive this year, I decided to read from an “inspiring text” every morning. I started with verses from the Bible, but changed course a bit during Lent, when I was trying to figure out what to give up and what to … Continue reading
What is in our wallets is affecting houses of worship all over the country. How has the economy impacted your spiritual interactions? -emb About six weeks ago, the Rev. Vic Caruso said goodbye to some members of his church. “They’re a really strong couple who are really big in the convention business,” said Caruso, senior … Continue reading
To heck with a singles ministry, or social groups for singles…how would you like it if everyone at your church was single (for my married friends, try to think back) – and that it was architected by the church? Interesting. -emb It’s Tuesday night Bible study, which at this Crystal City Mormon chapel … Continue reading
Today in Chicago, it is raining. But last weekend, inspired by some time that I spent in Golden, Colorado, and by a friend who encouraged me to choose the “Church of the Great Outdoors,” as my weekly place of worship, I took a walk by the always beautiful Lake Michigan, and reflected on the fact … Continue reading
Hi All- Just wanted to share this blog post that a friend shared with me. It shares a beautiful perspective on watching a call to prayer in Abuja, Nigeria. The author, Udee Bassey is not a direct relative, but given her last name, my assumption is that we have a shared heritage – somewhere back … Continue reading
Words matter.
Indian activists of the right-wing Hindu organisation Shiv Sena hold photocopies of models wearing swimwear featuring Hindu goddess Lakshmi during a demonstration in Amritsar A swimwear runway show crossed the line from sexy to sacrilegious, according to a group of outraged Hindus.Designer Lisa Burke, chief designer of the line Lisa Blue Swimwear, said she … Continue reading
By Jessica Ravitz, CNN (CNN) – Faith has outweighed fact at Di Tzeitung, a Hasidic newspaper based in Brooklyn, New York. The ultra-Orthodox Jewish publication ran a doctored copy of the iconic “Situation Room Photo” last Friday – you know, the one taken of President Barack Obama and his national security team during the raid … Continue reading
By Wayne Drash, CNN Tuscaloosa, Alabama (CNN) – The Rev. Kelvin Croom walks down the hall toward the sanctuary his father built 30 years ago with the help of legendary Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. “Just glad to be alive,” a deacon says. “I know what you mean,” Croom responds. With its painted cement … Continue reading
Arlington, Virginia (CNN) – Three German torpedoes ripped through the icy waters of the Atlantic off the coast of Greenland. On February 2, 1943, the USS Dorchester was transporting 902 U.S. servicemen to war. Only one torpedo hit, but it struck a deathblow – killing scores instantly and resetting the ship’s course to the … Continue reading
My 52 Weeks of Worship Project 