A faith leader reflects on the importance of community, discipleship and spiritual support, arguing that faith grows stronger when practiced alongside others.
A writer explores the shared religious roots of Islam, Judaism and Christianity, arguing that hospitality, charity and compassion form from Abrahamic faiths.
A reflection on flags, patriotism, and political devotion. The author argues that patriotism is defined by actions and democratic values, not just symbols.
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Reading Time: < 1minuteTODAY - Coffee Talk: Angry at God 1
In times of calamity it's easy to become angry with God. We've all been there.
Processing your faith can be difficult when tragedy occurs, which is what our panelists will be discussing at the next Coffee Talk.
The conversation begins at 10 a.m. on May 4 (this Saturday) at Coeur Coffehouse, 701 N. Monroe.
Tracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years on the religion beat, Simmons has tucked a notepad in her pocket and found some of her favorite stories aboard cargo ships in New Jersey, on a police chase in Albuquerque, in dusty Texas church bell towers, on the streets of New York and in tent cities in Haiti. Simmons has worked as a multimedia journalist for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas, Connecticut and Washington. She is the executive director of FāVS.News, a digital journalism start-up covering religion news and commentary in Spokane, Washington. She also writes for The Spokesman-Review and national publications. She is a Scholarly Associate Professor of Journalism at Washington State University.
