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Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham's oldest synagogue, unveiled a tribute to its 125-year history on Friday night with a prayer book tailored for the use of its congregation. The new books are in the pews and ready for this morning's Sabbath service. "We decided, 'Let's do something that could be distinct for us,'" said Temple Emanu-El Rabbi Jonathan Miller. "I think... Full story »

More than a few stories about Jesus of Nazareth involve a crowd — often believers and unbelievers — getting together to share a meal, according to the Rev. R.L. Holsey. This could well be the underlying thought behind a plan for as many as 250 to gather today at Holsey’s church, St. Paul AME off Michigan Avenue in Mobile,... Full story »

Thursday, of course, is the official day for giving thanks. Between spoonfuls of sweet potatoes and replays of thwarted touchdowns, many Americans will take a moment to express appreciation for blessings received. They will do so in keeping with a tradition that dates back centuries, though Congress didn’t make it an official national holiday until 1941. It’s a lovely... Full story »

I struggle with fear sometimes, but who doesn't? In these times, I repeat this truth in my head: "Jesus loves me, and He will keep me safe."  Full story »

Quaduple Dove nominee Francesca Battistelli brings conversational music to Decatur, AL.  Full story »

This church reminds me of the strength that I, that all humans, have: The strength of faith. Full story »

New books offer a retired Air Force colonel's prayers for peace, a mother hummingbird's determined care of her young, a respectful biography of Pastor Rick Warren, the author of the ambitious PEACE plan for worldwide Christian mobilization. Full story »

Here's a way to put the 'thanks' back into Thanksgiving one bite at a time. Full story »

'Kicked out of Buddhism,' ecumenical Christian retreat leader Mary Bea Sullivan brings contemplative prayer traditions to Anglican prayer bead practice. Full story »

'God allows desperate situations, then calls out capable servants' -- Dr. Jimmy Jackson, president of the Alabama State Baptist Convention and pastor of Huntsville's Whitesburg Baptist Church. Full story »

Don Piper, the author of the best-selling "90 Minutes in Heaven," will speak Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Redstone Arsenal's Bicentennial Chapel. Full story »

Donald Miller, author of the best-selling memoir "Blue Like Jazz," had a startling revelation when movie producers approached him to make a movie about his life. They said they would have to change some things to make his life interesting and improve the story.  Full story »

I’ve encountered a lot of interesting things thus far in my training to be a Montessori teacher; but one of the more intriguing ideas is the notion of developing friendliness with error. It’s a novel concept in general, and perhaps particularly so for anyone who’s devoted considerable time and energy seeking to avoid mistakes. This friendliness, as I understand... Full story »

When Bruce Wilkinson was a senior in high school in San Marcos, Calif., his parents approached him one morning with a special request. "They woke me up and said, ‘we’d like you to do a favor for us,’" he recalls. "‘We’d like you to go to Bible college for one year before regular college. We feel it would be... Full story »

Mission Report: Members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Huntsville, joined other Episcopals for a medical mission to Haiti in October 2009. Full story »