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Historic Synagogues and Mount Vernon Love Stories: Upcoming Talks & Tours in February
Hang on to your hats and fight back the February “blahs” by coming out for one of our upcoming talks and tours. On Sunday, February 10, we’re teaming up with the Jewish Museum of Maryland to offer …
How to Find the Right Synagogue for You
Choosing a Synagogue. Jewish Synagogues and Religious Leaders, Jewish Prayer
Why Are They Leaving The Churches, Synagogues and Mosques?
Do you see dwindling attendance at your church, mosque, synagogue, temple and other places of worship? If you do, you are not alone. A growing number of Americans are leaving the religion of their parents, according to many studies. How can we prevent this trend?
What Came First: the Chicken or the Synagogue?
It has often been said that observing Jewish rituals and customs is impossible without having a community to support you. I believe that to be true...
Why Social Justice Is Killing Synagogues and Churches
“If it turns out that there is a God … the worst that you can say about him is that basically he’s an underachiever.”—Woody Allen If you go into a Reform or Conservative temple, it’s likely that you will notice two things: The congregation is becoming smaller and older. Across the United States and Europe, …
6 Ways to Find Meaning If You’re Stuck in the High Holidays Kids’ Service
I go to synagogue on the High Holidays, but I don’t spend much time in the main service. I haven’t heard a rabbi’s sermon in years. Instead, like many parents of young children, my main High Holida…
How to Love a Church You Don't Even Like
I’m very grateful for my family. Growing up without my dad in the home, the rest of us became deeply close. We were all we had. Just the four of us. We clung to one another for strength. We cried in one another’s arms and on each other’s pillows. We didn’t have much, but we learned to enjoy the simp
The Hostages Escaped. But Synagogues Ask, How Can They Be More Secure?
The hostages whispered instructions and edged closer to the door — part of invaluable training that anxious congregations are using.
Why I’m Sitting When We’re Supposed to Stand at Synagogue
As I grow in the knowledge of my faith, my level of religious observation evolves and deepens. I love discovering the meaning and beauty inherent in the ancient practices of my beloved Judaism, the…
The Psychology of Love: How to Love and Be Loved
You might not realize it yet, but you are surrounded by love. When you wake up in the morning, the first things that you’ll probably see are the eyes and smiles of your family as they say their morning greetings. You step out of your house to head to work and your dog comes up to you, tail wagging, to see you off. While driving to the office, you turn on the music and what do you hear? Ditties about love. While stopped…
Why Nun Stories Are About to Become Your Next Pop-Culture Obsession
New works peek behind the veil to surmise what nuns might be thinking about when no one but God is listening in
Why You Should Keep Using Hymns in Your Worship Services
While I certainly don’t think that historic hymns are the only thing we should sing in corporate worship, I am concerned that omitting older hymns
What Does It Look Like to Love Your Enemies? It Looks Like This. Wow.
A strong reminder to the church: No one is outside the grace of Jesus.
How Do I Love My Gay Friend?
"Sinners were always safe exposing their hearts to Jesus."
How I Learned to Love My Own Testimony
I used to think my testimony could be summed up in five words: I grew up in church.
How I Learned to Love My Big Gay Jewish Hair
"The way I wear my hair is layered with cultural meaning and intention."
7 Reasons Why I Love 12Stone Church
Your community needs all that you and your church have to offer.
Why The Healing Energy Of Love Is A Powerful Force In Our Lives
How Do We Distinguish Between God's Love and Worldly Love?
Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason responds to the question: How do we clarify to others what God’s love really is when the world’s view of love is so opposite fr...
5 Reasons Why I Love the Olive Tree Bible Study App
When I ask people what their favorite Bible app is, I usually get YouVersion or Logos. Both apps are great, but one app that hardly ever gets mentioned by pe...
To Truly Know God Is to Love God
“The heart cannot love what the mind does not know."
