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Theology

Hope: The Faith Basis For Our Peace Testimony

As we are gathered together in worship, I am reminded of the words from the prophet Zechariah who called God’s… Colin Saxton

Whose Image Is on the Coin? A Jewish Perspective on Abrahamic Wisdoms

I begin with a renewed version of the blessing traditionally offered before learning Torah—sharing wisdom—together: Blessed are you the breath… Arthur Waskow

Porters of Justice, Captives of Hope

I remember being puzzled when I was 13 about the closing lines of Romans read today. The part that says,… Gayle Elizabeth Harris

The Intersection of Faith and Practice

In prayer and silence, this small Scripture was impressed on my heart: "Whosoever holds on to their life will lose… Alexie Torres-Fleming

Pentecost Sunday in Quaker Meeting

In spite of walking in the cold rain after meeting for worship on Pentecost Sunday, I smiled. I enjoy meeting… Alan Kolp

My Morning Commute

I leave my house at 6 a.m. I have a headache and I feel a bit depressed. As on cue,… Sylvia Vriesendrop

The Eye of God

I have been fortunate enough to have encountered God several times in my life. This speaks less about my holiness,… Dean C. T. Bratis

Spiritual Journey

I was asked to present my spiritual journey at an adult forum after meeting for worship. My instructions were that… Lydia Caros

An Easter Epiphany

Good Friday morning wading on the beach, Gulf waves are formidable. After several days of a very high wind, shells… Iris C. Ingram

The Ministry of Prison Visitation

The first time I visited the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, one of the prisoners asked me why I… Amy Runge Gaffney

My Spiritual Journey

A spiritual journey is such a personal thing. I was hardly aware I was on one until I had traveled… Mary Margaret McAdoo

The Light Within

The Religious Society of Friends has created some unique expressions to explain our beliefs to others unfamiliar with our practice.… Henry Swain
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