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Still Speaking: The Bible in a Modern World

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Is the Bible still relevant today? It’s an ancient text, written in times and languages far removed from ours. Yet its words continue to echo through modern life — in art, ethics, law, and the quiet questions people ask when life feels uncertain. The Bible’s relevance doesn’t depend on historical accuracy or cultural familiarity. It endures because it speaks to the enduring human condition: fear and hope, justice and mercy, loss and renewal. Its stories are not just about ancient people; they are about us — our choices, our failures, our longing for meaning. For some, the Bible remains sacred scripture. For others, it is literature, philosophy, or moral history. But even outside faith, its influence persists. Phrases like “turn the other cheek,” “love your neighbor,” and “let there be light” have shaped how we think and speak about compassion, forgiveness, and creation. Perhaps the question isn’t whether the Bible is still relevant, but how we choose to read it. When approached with c...
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The Quiet Strength of Goodness

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Goodness is not loud. It doesn’t demand applause. It doesn’t announce itself with trumpets or banners or slogans. Goodness is the neighbor who checks on you without posting about it. It is the parent who keeps showing up even when exhausted. It is the friend who listens without needing to fix. It is the stranger who chooses kindness simply because they can. We often mistake goodness for softness, but goodness is anything but soft. It is stubborn . It is resilient . It is defiant in the face of cruelty. Evil exhausts itself quickly—it burns hot, then collapses. Goodness endures. It rebuilds. It forgives without forgetting. It refuses to surrender its humanity even when humanity feels undeserved. The quiet strength of goodness is found in its refusal to imitate the harm it resists. It does not need to shout down darkness; it simply refuses to participate in it. Goodness is not naïve. It sees clearly. It knows the cost of compassion. It knows the risk of vulnerability. It knows that choo...
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Climate Anxiety and Depression: When the Earth’s Pain Feels Personal

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  The climate crisis isn’t only changing landscapes — it’s changing inner worlds. As fires, floods, and heat waves grow more frequent, many people feel a quiet dread that doesn’t fade when the headlines do. This emotional weight has a name: climate anxiety — the distress that arises when awareness of environmental loss collides with a sense of powerlessness. How Climate Anxiety Affects Mental Health The human nervous system evolved to respond to threat. When the threat becomes global and ongoing, the stress response never fully shuts off. That chronic activation can lead to symptoms that overlap with depression: Persistent sadness or hopelessness Fatigue and loss of motivation Withdrawal from social or outdoor activities Sleep disturbances and rumination For some, climate anxiety becomes a form of anticipatory grief — mourning a world that feels endangered before it’s gone. Environmental Loss and Emotional Loss Depression can deepen when people experience direct climate impacts: ...
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Publishers Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - One Family Indivisible (Greenebaum)

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  Today's Publisher's Pride is One Family Indivisible by Steven Greenebaum, which reached #399 among Amazon top sellers in Christian ecumenism. Book Description: Throughout history we have divided ourselves into groupings of "us" and "them". One Family: Indivisible engagingly invites the reader into the deeply spiritual and lifelong journey of the author to find a way to acknowledge our differences without dividing and subdividing ourselves into competing tribes. It is a journey of mountain tops and deep valleys, but it leads to the inclusivity and mutual respect possible with Interfaith. This is a book for seekers of all races, ethnicities, and spiritual paths who search for that elusive goal of a community of love and inclusion that also respects our diversity. AWARDS Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist, American Book Fest Best Books Award Finalist (religion) Keywords: interfaith, spiritual journey, common humanity, religious diversity, unity in diversity...
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