Finding Peace and Befriending Bears: Seraphim of Sarov
In the late 18th-early 19th centuries, Seraphim of Sarov fasted, prayed, and meditated for decades. He became a miracle worker, a source of peace, and a friend of bears.
Saving Your Life with Humor: Trevor Noah
Speaking someone else’s language can make a profound difference.
Do You Smell That?
Desmond Tutu’s life was a winding path of obstacles, opportunities, blessings, determination, and surprises.
Sometimes God Knocks us Off our Feet: Norbert of Xanten
Norbert of Xanten was ordained for social necessity, but found his life changed along the way.
Looking for Paradise: Brendan the Voyager
Learn about the miraculous and unbelievable adventures of Brendan and his crew.
The Mother of Civil Rights in California: Mary Ellen Pleasant
Mary Ellen Pleasant was wise and kind, supported her community, and got justice every time she could for everyone she could.
Holy Words Still Shake the Threshold
Feeling the presence of God while translating Isaiah
A Faith that Prays Without Ceasing
Even from a hospital bed, we can still pray.
On to Generosity: Tom Shadyac
Asking the questions – who deserves to afford basic needs? What do I do?
What Do We Mean When We Call the Bible “The Word of God”?
Throughout scripture and in the history of the church, “Word” has meant a lot of different things. Here are a few of them: