GOD SIGHTINGS: OUR BLOG

Sufjan Stevens’ Songs for Christmas  and A Charlie Brown Christmas  share a surprising spiritual resonance, each embracing the season’s strange alchemy of melancholy, nostalgia, and quiet wonder. From a burning-spatula vision of the Christ Child to Charlie Brown’s hard-won glimpse of true meaning, both works follow holiday ache to its sacred center. Their enduring power lies in showing how Christmas holds together sorrow, mystery, and unexpected joy. Click here to read the fu

Jesus’ promise of “abundant life” in John 10:10 is reframed as a call to deep connection with God rather than the pursuit of material success. True abundance is found in recognizing God’s presence amid a fractured world and allowing that “overflowing fullness” to guide and sustain us. Daily spiritual practices, healthy relationships, and intentional acts of goodness help fuel this abundance so it can overflow into service to others. Click here to read the full article. This a

In seasons of transition—when old certainties fade and new realities have yet to take shape—faith calls us to dwell in the in-between. Reflecting on personal experiences of loss, change, and spiritual reorientation, the author explores how waiting can become a sacred vocation: a time to meet God beyond easy answers, to receive reality as it is, and to be slowly transformed. In the mystery of delay, we discover that even life’s pauses are filled with grace. Click here to read

Over the past several posts, we, the team, as shared by Nell Green of The Off Ramp,  have shared glimpses from our team’s journey to Uganda—a trip that began with canceled flights, mountains of luggage, and a long trek from Virginia to Kampala. What started as a travel adventure quickly turned into a story of resilience, friendship, and renewed purpose. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth by our partners at Refuge and Hope, setting the tone for the days ah

Horror and faith may seem like unlikely companions, but both wrestle with deep questions about evil, fear, and what it means to be human. From The Exorcist to Jordan Peele’s modern thrillers, horror stories mirror the Bible’s own “texts of terror,” revealing uncomfortable truths about the world and ourselves. When approached thoughtfully, the genre can deepen our understanding of faith—inviting us to confront darkness not to glorify it, but to better recognize the light. Clic

President Trump’s recent actions—such as deploying National Guard troops under false “emergency” declarations and threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act—reflect an alarming slide toward authoritarianism. These abuses of power not only endanger democracy but also distort Christian faith when power and nationalism are elevated above the gospel’s call to humility, justice, and care for the marginalized. Christians are urged to resist this idolatry through protest, civic enga

The late Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, who introduced concepts like "interbeing" and popularized mindfulness in the West, taught that walking could be a profound contemplative practice, not just a way to travel. His method of walking meditation involves slow, deliberate steps coordinated with the breath to connect the mind, body, and the sacred Earth. This practice shifts the focus from sitting to incorporating mindfulness into daily life, bringing practitioners back to the

Across cultures and faiths, music serves as a bridge between the human and the divine — a rhythm that summons spirit, unity, and transformation. From Native American Ghost Dances to Korean shaman rituals, from Vodou ceremonies to Pentecostal praise, sound becomes both sacred language and spiritual power. As films like K-Pop Demon Hunters and Sinners depict, music’s energy can connect, heal, and even battle darkness — echoing the timeless belief that rhythm itself holds the po

For more than 170 years, St. Ann’s Church for the Deaf has been a haven of belonging and faith for New York City’s Deaf community — a place where worship happens entirely in sign language and connection transcends denominational lines. Though its membership has dwindled over time, the appointment of the Rev. William Erich Krengel, one of the few deaf priests in the Episcopal Church, has brought renewed hope for revival and deeper community. As the congregation gathers each we

Have you heard of the science of joy? Research shows that joy isn’t just a fleeting feeling but a meaningful practice we can cultivate through kindness, gratitude, reframing challenges, and connection. Studies reveal these habits boost happiness, health, and resilience, and projects like the BIG JOY Project bring science and spirituality together to help people grow more joy in daily life. The Science-Mission Joy .

Meditation, at the heart of all great spiritual traditions, is a practice of simplicity, silence, and stillness that helps unite mind and...

Three elderly Austrian nuns — Sisters Bernadette (88), Regina (86) and Rita (82) — slipped out of a care home and, with the help of...