The Service Ethic Behind Strong Black Families
Researchers find that for many Black married couples, faith turns service into stewardship—building stronger homes by lifting neighbors and communities.
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Studying Strong Black Marriages Changed My Own
A thousand pages of interviews changed one PhD student’s marriage. Now he documents Black couples who draw on faith to build strong families.
The Growing Famine of Hope
How does hope influence resilience? Studies show faith-based practices foster optimism and unity.
When Loving Yourself Meets Loving Your Neighbor
How do individuals balance self-care with acts of sacrifice, especially when their actions are influenced by their faith? Interviews reveal four key factors.
Celebrating Black Pioneers, Then and Now
A conversation with Mauli Bonner, who with Tamu Smith, were the trailblazing force in establishing new monuments to Black pioneers arriving in Utah in 1847 – and whose work also points towards a vibrant path of racial healing in America today.
Learning to Be a Good “Latter-day Saint Boy” from Friends of Other Faiths
It’s striking to reflect on how many positive influences in my life have come from friends of other faiths, and even of no faith. This is my story, or at least a few fun strands of it.
Attending Religious Services of Other Faiths
Faiths across the world observe sacred moments. Watching and participating with them not only helps us love one another more but can deepen our own faith.
“Thank You, I’d Be Honored”: Worshipping with Friends of Other Faiths
There is a joy and power that can come from joining others on their own sacred ground of worship. In addition to becoming better neighbors, we deepen our appreciation for the rich variety of differing faith traditions.
What is Holy Envy and Can it Heal Our World?
Our own religious lives can be enhanced by seeking out good wherever we find it—including through religious pluralism.