West Virginia Council-Churches
Charleston, WV:
Embrace Hope event set for Friday, Nov. 30
HUNTINGTON — On Friday, Nov. 30, Recovery Point West Virginia will be hosting its seventh annual Embrace Hope event presented by the St. Mary's Foundation.
Fridays with Father presents... "What Is The Priest Wearing?"
This is a commonly asked question that Catholics ask because they do not know what to call the clothing that is being worn by the Priest or Deacon. The word ...
What Is Your Hope? Hope That Is Real
Scripture Psalm 129-130 Are you hopeful? Do you smile or frown when you think about the future? Do the problems facing you have answers? Do you see life as a pathway provided by God? Are God’s promises showing you how to succeed in your challenges? How you answer these questions depends on who & what …
Learning to Embrace Rejection
The best rainmakers learned not to fear rejection, but to embrace it and learn from it.
Desperate Family Finds Hope
A loss of income and medical bills from a child with brittle bone disease leads one desperate family to OBI Hunger Strike Force partner, Warehouse of Hope.
How the Early Church Embraced Distraction
We think of attention as a rare and valuable commodity, and we assume that distraction is a problem with an identifiable cause.
How Does the Church Offer Hope for Children in Poverty?
Can the church bring peace to a community in conflict? How can positive interactions with the local church bring hope for children living in poverty?
Finding Hope in Our Lady of Sorrows
In our reflection on the Blessed Mother, we see a refugee, a heartbroken parent, a mother burying her child. We see the sorrows of our world, and by contemplating them, we encounter one another in deepening solidarity.
how to find hope on the other side of your shame
You may have been naked and ashamed, but in Jesus, you are clothed in courage, confidence, and dignity.
Why would these Christians embrace conspiracy theories?
Research shows that white evangelicals are more likely to believe in the conspiracy theory known as QAnon than any other religious group. Why?
Why we should all embrace the power of “the pause”
In an action-oriented world, this spiritual guide says one of the most powerful things you can do is...stop.
Spirituality in the workplace: should organisations avoid or embrace it?
If someone had told me 20 years ago that talking openly about meditation practic
3 Ways to Find Hope No Matter What You're Going Through
A couple of years ago, I found myself struggling. I found my faith and trust in God decrease and increase hugely within a 24-hour time period. It seemed like all of…
In Six Words, What’s Your Silent Hope?
For this six-word story, let’s write about our silent hopes. What do you hope but keep close to your heart?
Grace’s Table: A place for teen moms to find hope
According to their website, "Grace’s Table is a community where girls are welcomed as they are, invited to connect with others, and become a part of the family.<br>In a time of uncertainty and turmoil, Grace’s Table is a resting place, an anchor, and a firm foundation for teen mothers and their children, from mothers-to-be, to newborns and toddlers.
What We Can Learn About Change and Hope from a Pearl
"A pearl starts with a tiny grain of sand that morphs through many changes and emerges as something strong and beautiful. It symbolizes wisdom acquired through experience. They are treasured and have persevered through changes."
This One Trick Will Increase Your Hope and Happiness
The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team doesn’t just tolerate religion, it embraces it
"Your religion was never the problem. The problem is your intolerance and you are homophobic."
Finding hope and healing in the face of the abuse crisis
Structural reform and renewal are absolutely necessary to reclaim a measure of integrity for the church and—some would even say—for her very survival.
On the Front Lines of Hope: 9 Humanitarians Who Inspire Us
In a world filled with crises and chaos, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Yet every day there are people carrying out acts of humanity.
How I Learned to Embrace the Stand and Greet Time
I may not know you, but I think one thing is safe to say: You do not have as much natural revulsion as I do toward a stand and greet time during a church service. You don’t feel a greater measure of inward terror when you hear a service leader command, “Stand up and greet a few of the people around you.” I am naturally shy, introverted, and easily intimidated, and can always feel the fear rising when I hear …
