— Editor’s Note: Symbols of Faith is a new series in The Woodlands Villager exploring the symbols and icons associated with the various religious faiths found across the community. Have a tip or ...
Walking with the Lord, step-by-step, a question has come to mind: What moves God to action? Contrary to what most people think, it isn’t prayer. Prayer is not to instruct God, or inform God, or ...
In my experience, one of the major sources of inequality in the world today stems from the ability and willingness to see God’s hand in one’s own life. This type of inequality does not necessarily ...
We stand on a curb watching a parade. Dignitaries pass in open cars, beauty queens on floats, high school bands march by. Then comes the flag carried with pride. Manyin the crowd stand at attention.
Q: Your recent answer about displaying religious holiday decorations was a little confusing. You said it’s all right to display a Christmas tree, but not a manger? Easter bunnies, but not a cross? If ...
“Choose today to start recognizing His hand in your life,” Teresa Bell encouraged. “As you do, you will come to understand His will for you, grow closer to Him and our Savior and gain a firm assurance ...
You hold a lot of power in your hand, and the way you use them is directly tied to energy centers withing the body. That is why hand symbols are used in a number of spiritual practices. Those hand ...
You know them: the fluffy bunnies, fancy bonnets, lemony Peeps, baskets filled with chocolates. And Easter is that, certainly. But there is more. In keeping with the sacred origin of the observance, ...
(RNS) — Water purifies and blesses in every religion. But it is more than a symbol: Clean water is a conduit of care and love. (RNS) — Earth Day is no longer the one day a year we dedicate to thinking ...
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) is accusing former President Trump of “weaponizing” symbols of faith and increasing division in the country. “As a pastor, as a person of faith, I take great offense with ...