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If you lose yourself in gardening, painting, or any other absorbing activity, you can meditate. Check out these thought-calming tips to tap into that relaxed, open, state of mind all the time.

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Meditate on the 23rd Psalm

A Week of Mindful Movements

Meditation 101

Martha Williamson

Restoring Balance

Rick Warren and the Candidates

Crunchy Con

Wednesday, August 20 2008 2:00pm

The War Over Raw Milk This summer, we were visiting some Baltimore area friends when one of them took a bottle of milk out of the fridge. It was labeled "Pet Food." She poured herself a glass and drank it. Read Comment

Astrological Musings

Wednesday, August 20 2008 2:00pm

The 'I' Within One author who has had a profound affect on my personal evolution and my client work is Stephen Levine, author of the magnificent book "Who Dies." Read Comment

Idol Chatter

Wednesday, August 20 2008 2:00pm

Top Christian Songs I Hate to Love My friends and I have been having fun lately emailing a list back and forth of the best of the worst Christian songs we grew up listening to. Read Comment

Pontifications

Tuesday, August 19 2008 10:00am

More on the Politics of Abortion Archbishop Chaput is at it again today with a strongly-worded post at the First Things blog, where he says Obama's campaign slogan "Yes, we can" and might be better as "No, we can't," as in no, we can't allow abortion. Read Comment

Hope & Inspiration

A Touch of Encouragement

08/19/08 6:19am

The Bad and the Beautiful

Martha Williamson, producer of "Touched By An Angel," inspires you with stories, humor, and ideas.

Beyond Blue

08/21/08 10:00am

Who's to Blame?

Therese J. Borchard, editor of "The Imperfect Mom," on her spiritual journey to mental health.

Our Lady of Weight Loss

08/21/08 6:55am

Michael Phelps Flakes Out!

Janice Taylor's "Our Lady of Weight Loss" is for light-hearted, low-cal-lovin', nutritionally-friendly folks who crave mammoth portions of food, facts, recipes, arts, crafts, and inspiration.

Doreen Virtue
Thoughts and stories about how angels inspire us every day.

Doreen Virtue, clairvoyant, Hay House author, and expert on Angel Therapy, offers guidance and reflections on her personal encounters with winged messengers.

Family

Movie Mom

08/20/08 8:00pm

BDK interviews Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer

Reviews of family movies and advice on what movies are appropriate for kids.

Politics & News

Crunchy Con

08/21/08 9:27am

Why Shakir Can't Read

Rod Dreher, a columnist for the Dallas Morning News and author of "Crunchy Cons," offers a " crunchy " conservative take on politics, faith, and culture.

Progressive Revival

08/20/08 10:34pm

Why Obama Should be a Buddhist

Politics from the New Religious Progressives.

Lynn v. Sekulow

08/20/08 3:12pm

AGREEMENT? NOT SO MUCH

A debate about church and state with Jay Sekulow and Barry W. Lynn

Steven Waldman

08/21/08 10:00am

"McCain unsure how many houses he owns"

Beliefnet's Editor-in-Chief Steven Waldman on church, state, heaven, earth and more.

Reformed Chicks Blabbing

08/21/08 10:19am

Hillary for VP?

Politics and current events from a Reformed perspective.

God-o-Meter

08/21/08 8:32am

Obama Runs Ralph Reed Ad in Atlanta

The God-o-Meter "scientifically" measures God-talk effectiveness.

Casting Stones

08/21/08 8:14am

The Obama abortion compromise

A boisterous conclave on faith and politics

God's Politics

08/20/08 11:45am

Race at the Olympics (by Katie Van Loo)

Jim Wallis, preacher, speaker, and activist, and author of "God's Politics," joins other members of the Sojourners community in an ongoing conversation on progressive politics and faith.

Special Feature:

by Tony Jones, Doug Pagitt, and Mark Scandrette - The Church Basement Roadshow

Holistic Spirituality

Deepak Chopra & Family

08/21/08 5:20am

Deepak Chopra: Are Sexual and Spiritual Energy the Same?

The Chopras on consciousness, conflict, and connection.

Conversations with God

08/20/08 10:14am

How we control and create our lives

Neale Donald Walsch, a modern-day spiritual messenger, is the best-selling author of Conversations with God.

Astrological Musings

08/21/08 7:39am

Sun Signs and the Olympics

A blog on planets and possibilities by master astrologer Lynn Hayes.

Flower Mandalas

08/12/08 12:01am

Call for Submissions to a Literary Zine

A conversation about art, healing, and transformation with David J. Bookbinder

Faith & Your World

Idol Chatter

08/21/08 10:30am

Prayer Puts Olympic Commentator in a Twist

Reviews and video clips of movies, TV shows, music, and books, giveaway contests, and debates about celebrity news and faith in pop-culture.

Windows & Doors

08/21/08 6:54am

Rick Warren, Abortion and the Holocaust

Brad Hirschfield, iconoclastic rabbi and author of "You Don't Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right," blogs about politics, pop culture, and how to find personal meaning in contemporary life.

Pontifications

08/19/08 12:53pm

Archbishop Chaput: More on the Politics of Abortion

David Gibson, award-winning religion writer, blogs about all things Catholic, from politics to pop culture.

Gospel Soundcheck

08/21/08 10:02am

What songs inspire you?

Joanne Brokaw reviews, interviews, and provides commentary on your favorite Christian music and artists.

J-Walking

08/17/08 12:31am

Obama's very big night in the desert...

David Kuo, author of "Tempting Faith" and former Special Assistant to the President in George W. Bush's White House, blogs about religion and politics, and his ongoing walk with Jesus.

Feiler Faster

06/21/08 8:59pm

Black Jews Rising

Bestselling author Bruce Feiler's books include "Abraham," "Where God Was Born," and "Walking the Bible." His wide-ranging blog covers everything from faith in the news to Middle East politics to kids and caffeine.

God's Politics:Response to Readers (by Jim Wallis)

08/15/08 5:16pm

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God's Politics:A Step Forward on Abortion (by Jim Wallis)

08/14/08 1:29pm

281 comments

God's Politics:Will an Apology for Slavery Lead to Real Repentance? (by Ben Sanders III)

08/08/08 10:02am

238 comments

God-o-Meter:Rick Warren to God-o-Meter: Obama, Dems Can't Just Talk Faith

08/18/08 12:45am

192 comments

Crunchy Con:Reconsidering the value of Saddleback

08/18/08 8:31am

149 comments

Crunchy Con:The problem with Junie B. Jones

08/15/08 2:33pm

89 comments

Crunchy Con:Protestants who avoid contraception

08/13/08 8:39am

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