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Remembering the sacrifice of Black veterans this Memorial Day
Recognizing Black service members is a part of racial justice, writes an African American Navy veteran.

Make space for veterans to share their stories
Not all veterans are injured or ill, but all have a story to tell, says an Army chaplain who works with wounded soldiers transitioning out of the military. As Veterans Day approaches, take time to listen and be present.

A worship service for a year of generosity and abundance
This worship service is based on Puerto Rican Christmas traditions, which include joyful gatherings of friends and family, music, and a soup called asopao.

Giving thanks in a difficult season
Enjoying the Thanksgiving meal was impossible for a writer recovering from brain surgery. But she has come to appreciate that Thanksgiving is about celebrating what you have, not grieving what you have lost.

Presidents Day in the memory unit, 2016
The music therapist’s Presidents Day quiz stirs something in the nursing home residents, something they recall, and the answers come pouring forth, like responses to a Bible drill.

How to foster a healthier year in ministry
Two strategies -- seeking solitude with God and companionship in stewarding one’s vision -- will help good intentions become realities in the new year, writes a spiritual director.

Seeking sanctuary through New Year's resolutions
Taking on a spiritual discipline, such as carving out Sabbath time, might strengthen and renew your leadership. And it might be a resolution you can actually keep.

The Fourth of July, Moravian style
As people of faith, it might be appropriate to have a quiet Fourth of July, taking a cue from the Moravian Christians who marked the first public celebration in 1783 with prayer, music and a candelight procession, says a pastor in Winston-Salem, N.C.

More than enough
In a land of easy consumption, Thanksgiving meals remind us of our vulnerability and interdependence.
