Maybe it is because I grew up on the Lord’s Prayer. And maybe it is because I’m not used to the current cacophonic repetition of the word, “economy.” Either way, I always thought the word “debt” was a ...

In his daily homily on Dec. 5, Pope Francis reflected that the words and actions of a Christian must be centered on Jesus, or they will be empty, leading to division and the "madness of pride." "A ...

I'm a rabbi and I like Billy Graham. I don't agree with him about Jesus, but I like him anyway. He is coming to New York on June 24 for his last crusade (OK, I don't like that choice of words either), ...

When it comes to the work of shaping Christian community, words and phrases matter. How people come together, stay together, and live expressively depends on language that inspires belonging and faith ...

"Religion" is a loaded word -- not just in the minds of people who reject and/or resent religious belief altogether, but increasingly among people of faith. As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter ...

"Spiritual But Not Religious" is the way many people describe themselves these days. It's a term that drives a lot of others crazy. For those who happily describe themselves as religious, "Spiritual ...

The terms "spiritual" and "spirituality" have been difficult for researchers and scholars of religion to define. Does being spiritual involve a sense of wonder? Does spirituality include a feeling of ...

He had been waiting for hours, and it was finally his turn in line. He could barely wait. He had so many questions for this wise sage, so many thoughts on his mind. As he sat down, he could actually ...