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An outdoor baptism on the Palouse: On faith, wonder and what we want to give our kids

A Palouse family reflects on baptizing their son atop Kamiak Butte, celebrating community, wonder, stewardship and a faith rooted in place.
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East side, west side: How Washington’s divide shows up in church, too

From distinct regional cultures and Native place names to religious diversity and geographic contrasts, Washington State defies easy definition.
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Why our church trip to Scandinavia wasn’t a mission trip — and why that’s OK

A Lutheran pastor reflects on a congregational trip to Scandinavia and how discomfort, beauty and shared experiences can become a spiritual practice.
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We cannot heal society with the tools that burned it down

A piece on dehumanization, social division, society and why rebuilding trust through bridge building is essential after violence against faith communities.
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Who gets to be guilty?

An opinion reflection on being guilty explores religion, empathy, Christian nationalism and why feeling guilt may be essential to our humanity.
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What a ‘Star Trek’ episode still teaches us about fear, gender and human evolution

A reflection on Star Trek, gender identity, neurodiversity and faith explores whether fear of change prevents growth, understanding and evolution.
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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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