Who is Lady Wisdom? This character takes up the first 8 chapters of the Book of Proverbs. Some scholars call her a Goddess. That seems strange to those of us who are used to viewing the Holy Trinity as an all-male entity. Women are not part of it. But is that really true? Traces of Goddess are found throughout the bible. Open your heart to the teachings Lady Wisdom has to share!
Sacred Solidarity
What is sacred solidarity? What role does solidarity play in the secular world? In religion?
Good Samaritans in Times of War
Good Samaritans are people who are generous in helping those in distress, sometimes even sacrificial. Who is a good Samaritan today?
The Magnificat and Gender Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that takes place each year between November 25 and December 10. This blog post connects the campaign with Galtungʻs Peace Research and Maryʻs Magnificat.
Veterans Day – Care for Wounded Souls
If our veterans are well, our nation will be well. How do we care for the wounded souls of our warriors?
Common Ground and Where to Find it
Where do we find common ground in a divided society with changing norms and social networks? The answer might surprise you!
Letʻs Put Women Into Their Place.
Is there a place for women leaders in the church? Letʻs learn from Mary Magdalene.
Salmon Woman and Tilapia Man
Fish stories teach us to show respect to our human and non-human relatives and neighbors.
Hello world!
Welcome. E komo mai. Willkommen. My name is Kristin-Luana Baumann. I use both the first names my parents gave me: Kristin-Luana. Kristin comes from Northern Europe. It represents my origins in Germany and East Prussia and means Christian. Luana represents my birthplace, Hawai’i. The word can be translated as Gathering Place. My name means Christian…