spirituality

A white mug full of steamy coffee.
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Food for Thought: Coffee’s mystical origins

Sude Guvendik September 11, 2023

The rich, inviting smell of coffee is like a magical wake-up call for your senses. But did you know that without the Sufis, those aromatic coffee beans might still be hidden away in Ethiopia or Yemen?  The exact beginning of coffee is a bit of a mystery, but experts believe it started in Ethiopia. One famous story is about a man named Khaldi, who was a goat herder. He stumbled upon coffee when he noticed his goats were stimulated after eating coffee berries. They refused to sleep! Intrigued, Khaldi shared his discovery with a monk who brewed the beans and…

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“Monday Music” in orange block text on a yellow rectangular background with rounded corners and an orange border.
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Monday Music: African gospel

Nercya Kalino October 17, 2022

As a Christian, worship through music is one of the ways I connect with God. Here are African gospel songs that get me in the mindset of praise and help me overcome my challenges. I hope the powerful vocals and…

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