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Faith and Works – It’s Not an Either-Or Choice
Literacy champion Frank Laubach showed how working to help others and praying constantly in a personal relationship with God go together.
Tom Faletti
Mar 29, 20254 min read
God’s Downside-Up View of the World
Our society sees through the eyes of billionaires and influencers. God sees from the perspective of the people at the bottom. A comparison.
Tom Faletti
Mar 22, 20254 min read
Did the Council of Nicaea Make Up the Idea that Jesus is God?
Actually, the first Christian documents – Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians – used language indicating that Jesus is God 275 years before the Council of Nicaea.
Tom Faletti
Mar 15, 20254 min read
Foot Soldiers for Justice
Betty Boynton was a 15-year-old "foot soldier" for voting rights in Selma. Every movement for justice needs foot soldiers. Are you one?
Tom Faletti
Mar 7, 20255 min read
Find a Need and Fill It – Civil Rights Leader A.G. Gaston
This Black businessman was a quiet leader in the Civil Rights era. His philosophy – find a need and fill it – is useful in difficult times.
Tom Faletti
Feb 21, 20253 min read
What If We Celebrated Our Faith Like Super Bowl Sports Fans?
Suppose we celebrated our individual and group acts of faith, justice, and love with the enthusiasm of sports fans. Would people want to jo
Tom Faletti
Feb 8, 20254 min read
More than Getting Along with Other Church Members
In 1 Thessalonians, Paul calls for gentleness, affection, purpose, and the care of a mother or father for their children.
Tom Faletti
Jan 30, 20255 min read
A New Voice for Justice Comes to Washington
Cardinal Robert McElroy champions justice and calls us to protect the powerless, the homeless, workers, the poor, and refugees.
Tom Faletti
Jan 20, 20255 min read
Jimmy Carter, Role Model of Faith in Action
Jimmy Carter never lost his empathy for people in small towns. He showed us how to practice solidarity, which is the call of all Christians.
Tom Faletti
Jan 12, 20254 min read
Live a Thanksgiving Life Every Day
He never said "thank you." It’s a little thing, but it can have a big impact. Routinely giving thanks can change your whole outlook on life.
Tom Faletti
Jan 7, 20255 min read
The Battle Over Dietrich Bonhoeffer
A recent movie and Christian nationalists have misused the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer rather than learning from it.
Tom Faletti
Jan 3, 20252 min read
Christmas is About Union with God and Each Other
My wife Sonia and I were practicing. As I began to sing the second verse of my part, my voice cracked, I choked up, and I couldn’t go on.
Tom Faletti
Dec 25, 20245 min read
Treat Your Family the Way You Would Treat a Stranger
In family relationships, choose respect rather than harsh words. When I was a teacher, I sometimes saw the verbal boxing matches that go...
Tom Faletti
Sep 16, 20246 min read
The Good News in James: We Can Join in God’s Concern for the Poor
The Letter of James encourages us to think, act, and pray differently. The Book of James cautions us that the way we treat the poor may...
Tom Faletti
Sep 7, 20246 min read
When Politics Makes You Anxious About the Future
Joseph and Jesus offer insights on how to deal with political uncertainties.
Tom Faletti
Jul 29, 20246 min read
Nonviolence – Effective Methods Inspired by Christ
Civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson was a masterful teacher who showed us how to practice nonviolence and love others as Jesus taught.
Tom Faletti
Jun 13, 20246 min read
Jesus, the Woman Caught in Adultery, and Capital Punishment
Let the one who is without sin do what? The story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery is really about the death penalty.
Tom Faletti
Apr 23, 20245 min read
God Reveals Himself in Scripture and the Natural World, Faith and Science
A reflection for Earth Day and every day. I saw a meme that said, “I don’t follow the Science. I follow Jesus.” ...
Tom Faletti
Apr 15, 20243 min read
Let My Tongue Be Silent
If I'm not attuned to the Holy Spirit Sometimes I just need to keep my mouth shut. If I’m not tuned in to God and constantly letting his...
Tom Faletti
Apr 12, 20243 min read
Stop the Music? (Psalm 137:6)
Let my music honor God Music is a great gift from God that can touch our hearts and resonate in our souls. But would I be better off...
Tom Faletti
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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