Category Archives: Religion

A prayer for the times

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Waymaker by Sinach

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The doctor and Mother Teresa

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Thought for a Sunday

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The risks of evangelizing

Thanks to Sandy J. A Catholic Priest, a Baptist Preacher and a Rabbi all served as Chaplains to the students of Northern Michigan University at Marquette in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They would get together two or three times … Continue reading

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Trump Ignites a War Within the Church

by David Brooks in the NYT After a week of Trumpist mayhem, white evangelicals wrestle with what they’ve become. “Over the last 72 hours, I have received multiple death threats and thousands upon thousands of emails from Christians saying the … Continue reading

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Is that the right answer?

Thanks to Sybil-Ann! When Forest Gump died, he stood in front of St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter said, “Welcome, Forest. We’ve heard a lot about you.” He continued, “Unfortunately, it’s getting pretty crowded up here and we … Continue reading

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How Faith Shapes My Politics by David Brooks

Ed note: This is an opinion piece in the NYT. For some background info read David Brook’s conversion story in the New Yorker. Over the past few decades, whenever a Republican president puts up an important judicial nominee — especially … Continue reading

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Free Webinar – Facts over Fear

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A prayer for the times

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I am the flag – Jimmy Wledon

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The Bishop and the mask

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Clergy gathers at St. James Friday at noon

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The perils of a Catholic upbringing

Thanks to Sybil-Ann As I walked down the busy city sidewalk with my wife, knowing I was late for Mass, my eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, ragged vagabonds that are found in every city these days. Some people … Continue reading

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The Call to Unite

Thanks to Mary M. The Call to Unite Friday, May 1, at 8:00 p.m. ET – Saturday, May 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET Digital livestream  Oprah Winfrey and Tim Shriver are hosting a live 24-hour global event featuring Krista alongside spiritual … Continue reading

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How Great Thou Art

On this Sunday we cannot help but contemplate why bad things are happening to good people. Here is one link to a Christian church and its teachings. Just click here, then on the colorful window to enjoy the music, prayers … Continue reading

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Can a crisis reform a curmudgeon!?

Thanks to Alice Wesley for letting us know a bright side of the current crisis. I suspect many acts of kindness are in the air. In fact, if some are going to receive a “stimulus check” from the government, where … Continue reading

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Talking to God

Thanks to Dick D for this reminder This notice can now be found in   many   French churches:       En entrant dans cette église, il est possible que vous entendiez l’appel de Dieu.       Par … Continue reading

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Tibetan Buddhist nuns’ food and delicious vegetarian recipes

Thanks to Ann M for this fascinating post. The head of the TNP, Dr. Betsy Napper, spoke here at Skyline several years ago. Today we’re taking you behind the scenes to some of the Tibetan Buddhist nunneries supported through the … Continue reading

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Artist who drew anti-Semitic cartoon invited to White House

(JTA) — An artist who drew a “blatantly anti-Semitic cartoon” which showed U.S. government officials as puppets of George Soros and the Rothschilds, has been invited to the White House by President Donald Trump. The Anti-Defamation League called Ben Garrison’s cartoon published … Continue reading

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Childrens’s answers to the great questions

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How Jung’s collective unconscious inspired Alcoholics Anonymous

By Charles Fox who is a professor of psychology at Worcester State University in Massachusetts. “From Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international mutual-aid fellowship with more than 2 million members worldwide. It strives to help members ‘stay sober and other … Continue reading

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The Moment of Life – new book by Melinda Gates

The world’s largest non-profit organization is right here in Seattle. The values of Melinda Gates have been formative in the mission of this philanthropy. This PBS interview highlights her efforts and candor in advocating for equality between men and women, … Continue reading

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Response to the sorrow in Sri Lanka

Dear Friends, Here is a message from our partners at the Faith Action Network: As we’ve watched the news unfold from Sri Lanka, several have raised the question of how we might consider standing together against violence in yet more … Continue reading

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Wishing friends a Happy Passover

From Time Magazine: Passover, an eight-day Jewish holiday, starts at sundown on Friday, on April 19 and ends at sundown on April 27, 2019. If you’re stressing about how to wish your friends, colleagues, or loved ones a happy Passover, … Continue reading

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