A Lenten Reflection on Faith-Based Institutions and the Vanishing
As part of our family culture, we revisit the Lenten devotional Wild Hope: Stories for Lent from the Vanishing by Gayle Boss each year with our young children. This devotional […]
Trump, Faith-Based Partnerships, and Public Life
On Friday, February 7th, President Trump signed an Executive Order formally re-establishing a White House office for faith-based initiatives. Announced at the National Prayer Breakfast, this office was framed as […]
Religious Freedom: A Sacred Foundation for Faith-Based Action
Religious freedom is often focused on during moments of conflict, such as when individuals or organizations must defend their beliefs against governmental or societal pressure. Whether it’s a conscientious objector […]
Rooted in Purpose: The Role of Institutional Religious Freedom in Spiritual and Social Flourishing
Have you ever played the acronym game? My first time was over a decade ago with a colleague at a nonprofit association. It’s simple, really. During a training for nonprofit […]
Is There Room for Faith in State-Funded Preschools? A Current Conflict in Light of The Magnificat and Mary’s “Yes”
In contemporary contexts, Mary’s example and the Magnificat inspire believers to advocate for religious freedom not only as a personal right but as a communal and institutional good that benefits all of society.