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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 213 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 84 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 305 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 124 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 75 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 32 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
Before You Hit the Share Button
Is it true? Will it build others up? Too many of us are too willing to hit the share button.  That’s one reason why so much falsehood...
Tom Faletti
Apr 5, 20242 min read
Forgiveness and Trying Not to Look Over My Shoulder
An incident from my past keeps coming back to my mind. As I have explored why, I have realized that one reason is that my pride was hurt...
Tom Faletti
Apr 4, 20244 min read
We Can Learn from Each Other as We Explore Faith Together
Faith Explored is a virtual community for people of all denominations and backgrounds interested in exploring how to apply God’s Word to...
Tom Faletti
Mar 30, 20244 min read
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