My experience in the African Methodist Episcopal Church began in 1958, when I made a decision to unite with the local church. At that time I was ten years old. I attended Sunday School with my grandparents. I enjoyed learning about the great heroes and heroines in the Bible. I knew about God, but I…
It’s a collaborative effort by over 20 different faith traditions and cultures. We’re happy to share with you a printable version you can download. It also includes the Golden Rule from our various faiths and some secular cultures. ENJOY here!!
He thought he had heard and seen it all. After all, he was an all-star defensive tackle and defensive end for none other than the Arizona Cardinals. He had felt the “head-ons,” heard the groans and smelled the sweat of locker rooms beginning with his playing days at Sam Houston State, but somehow this evening…
The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have done unto you. This seemingly intuitive statement has traditionally been viewed as an idealistic goal rather than a tangible way of life. However, its simplicity does not discount the pivotal role it plays in community development that is the message LiveGoldenAZ aims to spread in…
Faith Matters Pratibha Somaiya Guest columnist It is finally that time of the year in Arizona, when my family and I can experience one of the most colorful and multicultural Hare Krishna event — the Festival of Chariots (Rathyatra), presented by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Phoenix. Historically, Festival of Chariots is an ancient festival…
It was just another ordinary warm day in May 2017, but everything that Trevor Gentry had ever learned at his youth group, called “God’s Squad,” materialized that day. All his life, Trevor has been attending the Greater Impact Church of Phoenix and according to Pastor Jay Brown has been a regular participant in their youth group, where…
Faith Matters: Wake up the sun with gratitude With the holiday season just around the corner, beginning this week with Thanksgiving, we are once again encouraged to think about gratitude. Growing up in London, England, I initially found the whole idea of Thanksgiving rather perplexing after I came to the US. A national day of…
A few words from a first time attendee nailed the spirit of Experience Interfaith: “It was wonderful! … Those who participated felt welcomed, accepted, and loved!!” May the pictures help tell our story about Experience Interfaith! CLICK HERE for pictures to ENJOY… and please feel welcome to keep some dialogue going on our facebook page…facebook.com/azifm…
Recognizing and repenting… a “Faith Matters” article published October 23, 2019 Are you the same person today you were yesterday? Will you be the same person tomorrow? On Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, Jews across the globe gather together to repent for our sins — both to God and man— reflecting on our misdeeds…
The three “F”s of any society are most important. I’m talking about family, friends, and fellowship. Never did it become more apparent in my own life than a few weeks ago. Excuse me for taking a chapter out of my own life but I just can’t help telling the world about the great day my…