Sometimes, when the world seems overwhelmed by conflict and crisis, it’s easy to feel lost and forget our fundamental capacity for good. We invent gods to reflect our best selves, yet the truth is, we are our own shepherds. In this short[...]
Section: Faith & Inspiration
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What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs
For centuries, people have wrestled with the same haunting question: what exactly separates a ghost from a demon? A new piece in Curious Kids traces how those beliefs evolved—from the fearful imaginations of 16th-century Europe to the stories that still stir us[...]
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Western North Dakota monk provides monastery and public with ‘our daily bread’
In the quiet hours before dawn, Brother Alban Petesch is already at work in the kitchen of Assumption Abbey. For 35 years, he has risen early to bake bread for his fellow Benedictine monks and the many visitors who pass through the[...]
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North Dakota abbey’s monk-made soap catches the eyes of visitors
When Bertrand Vogelweide first wandered into Assumption Abbey more than 40 years ago, he thought he was simply stopping to admire its soaring spires. Instead, he found a life’s calling. Today, Vogelweide is part of the Benedictine community in Richardton, where prayer[...]
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Historic church above the Arctic Circle on the move
In the far north of Sweden, where winter stretches long and the earth holds iron deep below, a church is on the move. After standing for more than a century, the beloved wooden Kiruna Church is being carefully rolled—yes, rolled—five kilometers to[...]
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Dakota Gardener: The worst weeds have superpowers
After battling garden weeds all summer, I have a begrudging respect for them. Some of them seem to have superpowers that enable them to thrive in gardens. These weeds evolved unique traits that make them almost invincible in the garden. I am[...]
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Wonder, Play, and How to Be More Alive
Certainty may give us comfort, but it’s wonder that keeps us truly alive. Poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer captures this in her piece “Intention,” a reminder that wonder isn’t about reaching an end point — it’s about stepping into the unknown with curiosity.[...]
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Children Of Nature: Norse Paganism’s Comeback
Walk through Reykjavik today and you’ll spot Viking-themed hot dog stands, meet people named after Norse gods, and hear stories about elves living in local rock formations. It might seem like tourist kitsch, but something deeper is happening here. In Iceland—and across[...]
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1 in 4 Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial spotlighted the clash between science and religion
The Scopes Trial wasn’t just a courtroom clash over science—it was the opening act in a culture war that’s still unfolding a century later. In 1925, a Tennessee teacher faced prosecution for teaching evolution, setting the stage for a national debate over[...]
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Stop the ‘good’ vs ‘bad’ snap judgments and watch your world become more interesting
It’s easy to move through the day giving everything a quick thumbs up or down—weather, meals, news, even people. But all that judging might be narrowing your world more than you realize. Philosopher and happiness researcher Lorraine Besser argues that the habit[...]
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North Dakota families influenced by deadliest fire in Norway’s history, 203 years ago
Most of us never think twice about the way a church door swings open. But that simple design choice—an outward-swinging exit—traces back to an unspeakable tragedy in 1822 Norway, when fire consumed the Grue Church and took over 100 lives. That fire[...]
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How Should You Live Your Life: Marie Howe’s Spare, Stunning Poem “The Maples”
No handbook tells you how to live. Not really. The best ones—whether whispered by poets or rustled by trees—remind you that the answers aren’t handed down, but felt, found, and formed. Albert Camus called it the fundamental question. Nietzsche said the path[...]