POLL: Was religious belief part of your wedding ceremony? (Or will it be?)

Kellie Kotraba

With wedding season in full swing, we thought we'd ask about love and marriage – and faith. Was religious belief part of your wedding ceremony? (Or for those who aren't married yet – do you want belief to be part of your wedding?)
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POLL: Was religious belief part of your wedding ceremony? (Or will it be?)

Kellie Kotraba | Jun 18, 2013

Infographic: What “honor your father” looks like in different belief systems

Heather Adams | Jun 16, 2013

What do different belief systems have to say about honoring one's father? We spoke to people from a variety of perspectives to find out.
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It is well with my soul: An audio tribute to Eliot Battle

Kellie Kotraba | Jun 15, 2013

When anyone asked Eliot Battle how he was doing, he would always answer, "Super." Battle, a longtime Columbia educator, died Tuesday (June 11) at age 88. We spoke with a few people who were close to him to hear about their memories.
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POLL: Do you still attend houses of worship on vacation?

David Yonke | ToledoFAVS.com | Jun 10, 2013

It's June, summer is almost officially here, and people are gearing up for vacation. For those of you who usually attend a house of worship, when you're traveling, do you try to find one to attend?
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Missouri author explores connection between pain and morals in new book

Kellie Kotraba | Jun 8, 2013

When Gavin Hooks' mother died, he realized something: He had deep, painful issues that hadn't been dealt with. Since then, he's learned a thing or two about pain. In his new book, "The Message of Pain: A Whisper of Hope," he explores spiritual pain and healing from a Christian perspective.
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Untitled, up close

Kellie Kotraba | Jun 7, 2013

A close-up work of Jordan Eagles’ untitled piece that is displayed on an altar. Eagles described it as a “blood brick” – it’s made of pulverized, compacted blood, and resin. A chunk of pulverized blood coated in copper rests on top. The blood in the block is preserved, while the chunk on top is unpreserved, juxtaposing preservation and decomposition. This image is not available for purchase.
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FAV(e) PHOTOS: The Dalai Lama, prayer shawls and celebrations

Ashleigh Jackson and Kellie Kotraba | ColumbiaFAVS.com | Jun 5, 2013

Each month, we bring you our best faith and values photos – and the stories that go with them – from around the country. Check out our slideshow of the May highlights, including a visit from the Dalai Lama, a look at some different prayer shawls and several celebrations and gatherings.
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POLL: Is your career feeding your spiritual side?

David Yonke | ToledoFAVS.com | Jun 3, 2013

Are you finding fulfillment in your career, or would you like more "meaning and purpose" in your job? Many baby boomers are preparing for second careers that embrace faith and service.
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Prayer shawl ministries create comfort and community

Bridgit Bowden | Jun 1, 2013

They can be knitted, crocheted or woven in any color – but regardless, a prayer shawl can help bring comfort to the one wearing it, and even the one making it. And you never know just who you'll touch – one Columbia woman sent a prayer shawl to Michelle Obama.
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With violence in mind, church holds active shooter training

Tony Nochim | Columbia Faith & Values, KBIA News | May 25, 2013

According to the FBI data, back in 2002, 10 mass casualties occurred in church buildings in the U.S. That includes shootings, bombings and stabbings. In 2012 a total of 115 took place. Alive in Christ Lutheran Church in Columbia recently held an Active Shooter Training Day, led by officers from Columbia Police Department.
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