The Desert is Freedom, Music is Power and Community is Crucial
The festivals are a celebration of life, lovingly produced by a family of
friends and funsters who believe that music is the soul of life.
These intimate, family friendly experiences in the magical Mojave go deep to create positive and meaningful life-changing moments.
ACLU: Why we can no longer support the federal ‘religious freedom’ law
The law is often used to discriminate against women, gay and transgender people, and others.
Messages of Faith: What freedom means to a Christian
Should Christians Praise Partial Religious Freedom?
Does good press lead to greater gains in the Muslim world? Or merely cover a multitude of sins?
How to Talk about Race and Freedom at Your Passover Seder
Jews are a people of memory and action. On Passover, we tell and retell a collective narrative of liberation, ...
How So-Called ‘Equality Act’ Threatens Religious Freedom
It could affect Christian bakers and florists, among others.
What Will You Do With Your Freedom?
"What privilege do we have that we can leverage on behalf of the persecuted and downtrodden?" Rabbi Samantha Natov looks to our biblical forbearers and the c...
Is Veiling an Act of Freedom or Oppression?
What Makes a Church Missional?
Freedom from cultural captivity does not mean freedom from tradition.
The evangelical church has become leaner and arguably meaner
Evangelical churches have lost many moderate members and have become more virulent without losing their power.
Why are States opting for legislation on ‘freedom of religion’?
What are the provisions of the Special Marriage Act?
Religious Freedom? Nope, Just Plain Old Discrimination
Conservatives can’t stop gay marriage. But they can stop laws that prevent discrimination. And in Indiana and elsewhere, they’re succeeding.
Why Religious Freedom Hasn't Included Native American Traditions
Sacred sites are like churches; they are “places of great healing and magnetism.”
Community Service: How You Can Act on Catholic Social Teaching Every Day
How I learned to move beyond an occasional mindset of giving back, and integrate community service into my life more holistically.
Why You Need to Know Our North Star of Religious Freedom ·
The most significant legislation in the history of religious freedom is not well known to most US citizens. That must change because Christian nationalists are conflating religious freedom to suit their theocratic aims.
Why Religious Freedom Bills Could Be Great for Gay Rights
How Lucky We are to be Outdoors
The Jewish people went from being an outdoor nation to becoming indoor communities, but the Torah world is definitely returning to the way it was… under the heavens, together as one nation
How to Throw a Neighborhood Chalk Party
A wonderful summer long-weekend awaits. Freedom is its theme. Why not set the kids free to organize a chalk party? . This fun idea comes to us from Erika Hanson, a pediatric physical therapist, mom of four, and advanced trainer of the Nurtured Heart Approach. She has written for Scary Mommy and is a Let
Wisdom passed down through generations crucial to many
DeeDee Cate would do anything for her mom, because that’s the kind of person her mom taught her to be.
Great Party and Wedding Themes to Consider when Planning Your Next Event
When planning your next event, consider these wonderful party and wedding themes. Complement it with good music, and you're in a for a memorable event!
How Your Special Needs Family is Crucial to the Church
If you’re a special needs family, we welcome you to Woodridge! Your family, your experiences, and your unique situation brings so much to the church as a whole. As a special needs mom, I didn’t always feel that. I’ve only been the Special Needs Ministry Director for Woodridge for a short time, but I have
