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Cleaning out the garage before Memorial Day, I found a letter that changed everything

A Memorial Day visit to a grandfather’s grave leads to a letter honoring an American killed in the Spanish Civil War and the meaning of sacrifice.
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Why religious communities should ditch their ‘blanding’ and embrace bold color

A reflection on why religious branding and polished marketing can make faith feel dull — and why spirituality may need more color, creativity and authenticity.
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Mother’s Day got me thinking: Do we need an ‘Other’s Day’ to honor the people who carry us through life?

After Mother’s Day, one writer asks: What if we created an ‘Others Day’ to honor everyday people who serve, support and shape our lives?
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What old churches teach us about faith, beauty and the brokenness of Christianity

Churches are more than architecture and art. One writer reflects on how visiting sacred spaces reveals histories of devotion, division, suffering and hope.
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Ask a Bahá’í: Why aren’t Bahá’í women members of the Universal House of Justice? 

A Bahá’í perspective explores the tension between the faith’s teachings on gender equality and the male-only membership of the Universal House of Justice.
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Putting people in a room together doesn’t build trust. Here’s what does.

Building trust and stronger communities requires more than conversation. Trust grows through repeated relationships, shared experiences and connections.
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11 years after Laudato si’, the earth is still waiting for us to listen

Reflecting on Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato si’, this piece examines climate change, Indigenous communities, war and humanity’s care for the Earth.
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