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The Heart of Christmas By Rev. Jim Blake Every Christmas season is a sacred invitation. Beneath the sparkle of lights, our favorite holiday tunes, and the Hallmark movies rests a deeper truth—a celebration of the Christ presence born in Bethlehem…

Recovery: The Art of Not Playing God By Rabbi Rami Shapiro Hi. My name is Rami. I am a recovering food addict.  My true addiction, however, as Bill W. writes in the “Big Book” of Alcoholics Anonymous, is playing God. In my experience, playing God…

Academic rigor, journalistic flair Friendships aren’t just about keeping score – new psychology research looks at why we help our friends when they need it Friendship isn’t about a running tally of who’s doing more. Getty images Despite how…

Article from The Conversation U.S.A., Academic rigor, journalistic flair Our mission is to share knowledge and inform decisions. The Conversation is an independent, nonprofit news organization, offering explanatory journalism, analysis and expert…

Five Ways to Reimagine Your Prayer or Meditation Practice By Sara Crawford Prayer and meditation are sacred practices that anchor us in divine peace, but even the most devoted routine can feel stale. Reciting familiar prayers like the “Prayer for…

Six Lessons in Prosperity By Sara Crawford Learning about Unity prosperity teachings has been a transformative experience for me, not only about money but about the boundless substance of life itself. I know now that prosperity is not just a…

Philly psychology students map out local landmarks and hidden destinations where they feel happiest Published: June 25, 2025 8:42am EDT What makes you happy? Perhaps a good night’s sleep, or a wonderful meal with friends? I am the director of the…

Faith in the Face of Finality By Rev. Todd Humphrey Facing a terminal diagnosis is a moment that reshapes everything. It’s the ultimate wake-up call to the brevity of our mortal experience here on playground planet Earth. Yet even in the shadow of…

Christianity has long revered saints who would be called ‘transgender’ today Saint Eugenia in the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy. GeorgesB  via Wikimedia Commons THE CONVERSATION Published: May 27, 2025 8:50am EDT Several…

Manjiro Nakahama: The First Japanese U.S. Resident Written By Bridget Hanley On May 7, 1843, a 16-year-old named Manjiro Nakahama became America’s first Japanese-born U.S. resident. Manjiro Nakahama, or more traditionally, Nakahama Manjirō (中濱 万次郎…