Commentary

This is a line from the Ashrei prayer. Ashrei is a prayer typically recited three times a day by observant Jews.

If a friend’s family is being adversely affected by their greed, overly critical spirit, selfishness, or lack of commitment, helping them move toward solving their problem might be an appropriate act of love. So what was I to do about the depiction of two married men?

Fifty-one years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the United States remains divided by issues of race and racism, economic inequality as well as unequal access to justice. These issues are stopping the country from developing into the kind of society that Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for during his years as a civil rights activist.

But it won’t be a space just for FāVS. In staying true to our mission, we want to emphasize community and be a resource for the people of Spokane. We hope the space will be used by groups - of any faith - who need a space for classes, workshops, retreats, weddings or even a neutral place to worship. 

We will pay for the willful choices we make to ignore our problems. Unless ...

it's time to conclude my "Because He loves you: my journey to the Holy Land" series. This time I will take you to the beautiful city of Bethlehem.