Through Interfaith Photovoice, I was part of many conversations about belonging. Where do I belong or have a home? Lenten bouquets are not an official tradition within the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Christian tradition that I practice, but the…

Puja is a religious ritual practiced in many Indian homes, including mine as an Indian living in America. In this ritual, lamps are lit as an offering to the divine. The light from the lamp symbolizes knowledge and the power of the sacred, while the…

This picture captures a moment of profound personal significance as I pray to Lord Shiva during Mahashivaratri after fasting for the entire day. It symbolizes the essence of devotion and austerity that define this sacred occasion, resonating deeply…

Lord Ganesha welcoming customers at the entrance of an Indian restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a beautiful representation of the cultural significance of this deity in Hinduism. Lord Ganesha, also known as Ganapati or Vinayaka, is the…

The Holy Quran holds a special place in my life as a practicing Muslim. Revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by God, it serves as the center of my faith and a constant source of guidance. Each day, I strive to deepen my understanding of its teachings,…

The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred book for Hindus. I remember participating in the Bhagavad Gita sloka recitation competitions in my childhood. The Bhagavad Gita offers profound insights into personal transformation. It is part of the larger epic, the…

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 31, 2003 entitled "Religion: Response To Mystery Emerging Naturally", as part of the series "The Fundamentals a Century Later", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring…

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 23, 2001 entitled "Religion: Its Use and Abuse", on the occasion of Pentecost XVI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 58:1-12, Matthew 25:31-46.

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 28, 1997 entitled "Religion: Has It a Future?", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XIX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 18, 1999 entitled "Religion: Binding or Setting Free?", as part of the series "Moving On To Maturity", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 23, 2000 entitled "Religion Made On Earth", as part of the series "Religion: Significant Critique and Fresh Expression", on the occasion of Pentecost VII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 11, 1996 entitled "Religion Can Be a Monkey On Your Back", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 46:4, Romans 14:23.

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 30, 2000 entitled "Religion As Prozac", as part of the series "Religion: Significant Critique and Fresh Expression", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 6, 2000 entitled "Religion As Illusion", as part of the series "Religion: Significant Critique and Fresh Expression", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 9, 1998 entitled "Religion and Science: Can We Talk?", as part of the series "Can I Honestly Believe?", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…

A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 15, 1999 entitled "Religion and Power: A Deadly Combination", as part of the series "Good News Then and Now", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…

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Black and white lantern slide of a Paleolithic relief carving of a horse and bison from Roc de Sers Caves, France.

Black and white photograph of the interior office space of Related Designs Interiors in New York, New York. The photograph features a lobby view of the seating area and front desk, the filing cabinets located behind them, and the track lighting and…

Black and white photograph of the entrance door to Related Designs Interiors in New York, New York. In the photograph, the business logo is featured on the glass door entrance and a group of office plants are seen through the doorway in the…

Black and white photograph of the interior office space of Related Designs Interiors in New York, New York. In the photograph, the space features a seating area with four midcentury modern chairs centered around a coffee table. Scanned from the…

Black and white photograph of the interior office space of Related Designs Interiors in New York, New York. In the photograph, the space features an island tabletop and a woven wall hanging in the foreground and an office nook in the background.…

Black and white photograph of the interior office space of Related Designs Interiors in New York, New York. In the photograph, the space features a midcentury modern table and chairs for office meetings, track lighting, and an office nook featuring…

Black and white photograph of the interior office space of Related Designs Interiors in New York, New York. In the photograph, the space features a midcentury modern table and chairs for office meetings and is decorated with office plants and a piece…