Advocate Editor Jessica Brodie reflects on her new spiritual discipline—morning quiet time with God—and how prioritizing God's way (not our way) awakens infinite possibilities.

Read the 13th narrative accepted for publication (this one by the Rev. DeVere Williams) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.

By Jessica Brodie. Forty days. It’s a powerful period. Moses was on Mount Sinai for 40 days. Noah and his family saw 40 days of rain while they were on the ark. Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness for 40 days, preparing himself for his ministry.

By Bishop Jonathan Holston. Often we have a tendency to close our eyes to the world around us and miss the opportunity to make a difference....

Read the 12th narrative accepted for publication (this one by Ciona Rouse) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.

By Jessica Brodie. One of the best things about being a mom is the chance to see the world through the unique and innocent eyes of my children. It’s amazing to me how they view the world, whether it’s the simple beauties of nature to how our nation dialogues about politics. And one of the most rewarding of these fresh perspectives has been the way I have come to look at friendship—courtesy of my 9-year-old daughter, Avery.

By Bishop Jonathan Holston. As we continue to seek a more excellent way, I share with you words from a good friend and colleague indicating the best of devotion to God and community.

Read the 11th narrative accepted for publication (this one by the Rev. Wayne Major) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.

Advocate Editor Jessica Brodie announces the newspaper will continue another 10 months with something that has been one of her personal favorite projects since she became editor six-and-a-half years ago: the South Carolina Stories of Racial Awakening Project.

By Bishop Jonathan Holston. When was the last time you heard the refrain, “It is better to give than to receive”? If the truth be told, we hear it all the time, especially this time of year.

Read the 10th narrative accepted for publication (this one by Mary Kennerly) in the Advocate’s project to help foster racial awareness, dialogue and reconciliation.