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A Message from Rev. Sharon: We are approaching that time of year when the activity of scammers increases.  Last year, a scam email went out asking for gift cards.  It looked like it was signed by me. If the receiver looked at the actual email…

As minister of Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, I signed this letter on behalf of myself as a human and as a spiritual leader.  Because I did not have the opportunity to take this to the congregation for a vote, I did not sign on behalf our of…

Your Day Of At-One-Ment January 17, 1976 Sunday to many is a time to have a Sabbath experience, or to feel guilty because he doesn’t. Let us look together at this very matter. Going to a Sunday Meeting is not necessarily a Sabbath experience, which…

People are turning to AI with life’s difficult questions and to glimpse into the future. Photo: Yuichiro Chino/Moment via Getty Images Chatbots as oracles: How AI is giving new life to the ancient practice of seeking answers from inscrutable sources…

What Is the Origin of the Phoenix Myth? The enduring myth of a bird reborn from its ashes spans cultures, religions and millennia.   Marina Wang   Corbis via Getty Images Published: September 01, 2026Last Updated: September 16, 2026 The stirring…

How to be grateful to someone – even when you really don’t want to Published: July 15, 2026 8:11am EDT There are few greater feelings than the sense of heartfelt gratitude to another human being who has done you a solid. Sincere thanks and…

The false and the furious: We aren’t just bothered by different beliefs – we’re bothered when we think others are wrong When people use facts to defend their preferences, tastes or values, they may turn a disagreement over priorities into a dispute…

Believing ageist stereotypes from AARP Bulletin How you think about getting older may actually change how long you live. A 2002 landmark study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology revealed that people with positive self-…

Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself Published: July 16, 2026 5:45pm EDT Wildfire smoke from fires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota has been pouring across the Great Lakes and…

Six Ways to Support People with Disabilities   By Sara Crawford As someone with a genetic neurological condition that affects my balance and coordination, I’m often asked by other people how they can support those with disabilities. I have thought…