Tag: religion
Religion: Spread the light of understanding
As the days grow shorter through the Winter Solstice, I find myself seeking moments of light even more. Judaism and many other religions have...
Religion: Find happiness in your mind: a timeless secret for modern...
In our busy lives here in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and beyond, we often feel stressed by traffic, work deadlines or daily chores. We look...
Religion: Gratitude as a lifeline
Growing up, I treated being grateful like a chore. You know the drill: “Remember to thank the host.”
“Thank your brother for sharing that toy.”
“Did...
Religion: Celebrating Thanksgiving in difficult times
Every year the Interfaith Clergy Alliance (ICA) and Interfaith CommUNITY of South County (ICSC) host a Thanksgiving service on the Sunday before the Thanksgiving...
Religion: Respect for our sacred books
In my experience with my colleagues who are faith leaders in the Interfaith Clergy Alliance, I have come to learn that each faith expression...
Religion: A prophet for our time
The Interfaith Clergy Alliance of South County, whose members provide these articles each week, includes Jews, Christians, Muslims and Buddhists. All but the Buddhist...
Religion: Halloween and All Souls/Dia de Los Muertos
This weekend we observe two cultural/religious days: Halloween and All Souls’ Day (Día de Los Muertos in Spanish). The celebrations are related but not...
Religion: Staying in the conversation
Deep in the faith of most Americans is the belief that there is a “Just God,” regardless of which religious faith one follows.
Even those...
Religion: Make sure it’s really Jesus we’re following
Most of us have seen a caricature artist at a fair or amusement park. In just a few minutes, they can draw a face...
Religion: Is Jesus my imaginary friend?
Are we making it all up?
My three-year-old has an imaginary friend. They play, laugh and explore together. But that’s not what’s supposed to happen...
