Ways of the Kingdom: Peace and Opposition
As we prioritize seeking first the kingdom of God, we are bound to experience two corresponding realities: a growth in our sense of peace, and at times an unusually strong opposition...
The 12 Days of Christmas Help Us Orient Towards Peace
by Alexei Laushkin For Christians that follow a liturgical calendar within the Western tradition, Christmas marks the start of a 12-day celebration of the events around the birth of Jesus. Christmas...
Thanksgiving Stress, Faith and the Holidays
by Alexei Laushkin Thanksgiving around a common table. There are very few moments in American culture where we gather around a common table and spend time with family near and far....
Advent Invites Us Into God’s Timing
by Alexei Laushkin This season leading up to Christmas, traditionally known as Advent, can be very busy, so much so that we can miss the staggering invitation, peace, and tranquility which...