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Are You Going to Hell for Being Gay?
If someone came up to me and asked, “Does being gay mean I’m going to hell?” I would not answer quickly. That question usually comes from fear. It comes from someone who is not trying to argue, but who is honestly worried about their soul.
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Journal
Understanding a U.S. Government Shutdown
A “government shutdown” in the United States sounds like a sci-fi switch someone flipsand suddenly a whole country goes dark. Reality is messier, more legalistic, and (unfortunately) more human: it’s not the nation shutting off, it’s certain federal agencies losing legal authority to spend money, which then ripples into paychecks, services, contracts, and public trust.
By Sayed Zewayed2 months ago in Journal
A Complete Guide to Self Assessment Tax Returns in London
Navigating the UK tax system can feel labyrinthine, particularly for individuals and businesses with complex income streams. In London, where entrepreneurial activity, property investment, and freelance work thrive, understanding self assessment is not merely advisable—it is essential. This guide offers a comprehensive exploration of how self assessment tax returns work, who needs to file them, key deadlines, common pitfalls, and the value of professional support.
By Self Assessment Tax Return2 months ago in Journal
Daily Liturgy — January 21, 2026
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, and the liturgy invites us to reflect on courage, fidelity, and the quiet strength that comes from trusting God completely. As we continue through the Second Week in Ordinary Time, the readings place before us two powerful images of faith in action: the youthful confidence of David as he faces Goliath, and the steady, uncompromising mercy of Christ as He heals on the Sabbath. Together, they remind us that God’s power is often revealed not through force or status, but through obedience, humility, and love that refuses to yield to fear.
By Sound and Spirit3 months ago in Journal
The Woman Behind the Name
I used to think being known was a gift. Then I watched a woman walk into a room and become invisible the moment her husband’s name was called. One minute, she was herself—sharp-eyed, quick-witted, full of stories. The next, she was “the wife of,” a footnote in someone else’s narrative. Her degrees, her work, her dreams—all folded neatly into parentheses.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Journal
