November/December 2007

Christian Heavy Metal -- If you like heavy metal but feel the lyrics are bringing you down, check out this index of Christian heavy metal artists.

Companions on the Journey -- Form a small group of companions to journey together as pilgrims using The Way of Pilgrimage, Volume 3 -- Prayer: The Heart of the Pilgrimage.

Explore Your Questions -- Learn how other people answer some frequently asked questions about God, faith, and the church. Let us know if you agree or disagree.

Find Your Name's Meaning -- Explore the etymology, history, and meaning of your name -- or of any name -- in many different languages. Discover for whom the days are named in various cultures. Then have a little fun-ask the name generator to create a new name for you in another language, or check out the most popular names from the year you were born.

Finding Contentment -- Stories often help us to see things in a new way. Check out this traditional Jewish story about being content with what you have.

Give Away Stuff-What would happen if, this Christmas, you decided to give away some of your stuff -- things that are in good condition but that you no longer use? What would happen if you made this a regular practice?

How Are You Wired? -- Take a free online test to discover your personality preferences, to determine how your personality type expresses gratitude, or to find your spiritual type.

Ideas for Gifts to Give -- This Christmas, give without expecting anything in return yet with the hope of changing the world. Try one of the ideas on page 78 of the Nov/Dec 2007 issue of devozine, give a spiritual gift to symbolize God's presence especially in this season, or help someone on the verge of poverty with just a small contribution to Modest Needs. And send us your gift-giving ideas!

Imago Dei -- It's a difficult theological concept! Learn more about what it means to say that humans are created in the image of God.

John Newton -- Learn more about the life of this ex-slave trader whose change of heart inspired the well-loved hymn "Amazing Grace."

Kristin's Cookie Recipe -- If you've had a rough day, try Kristin's recipe for turning things around. Bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies!

Learn More about FFTH -- Read the whole story of Food from the 'Hood, a student-led business that grew out of the initial idea of planting a garden in a disadvantaged neighborhood. Now FFTH provides young people with college scholarships, trains them to run a business, and sells scrumptious salad dressings.

Marcy's Tushki Recipe -- Next time you're in the kitchen, whip up a dish of Slovakian Tushki courtesy of Marcy Kennedy and her Grandma!

Picture the World -- Take some time to see how fortunate you are. If the world were made up of 100 people, find out how much alike and how different you are from the rest of the world.

Post a Prayer -- Submit a prayer request online or pray for others who need your prayers. Visit a Prayer Wall for youth, for young adults, or for the world.

Risking Their Lives -- Learn about Christians around the world who risk their safety and their lives for their faith, and discover how you can support them through prayer.

Send an E-card -- Say thanks to the people who bless your life every day. Send a special e-card from devozine, Gratefulness.org, or Hallmark!

The Dalits' New Name -- Learn more about the life of Mahatma Gandhi and about the way he chose to call people names that were blessings rather than curses.

The Light of Christ -- This Advent and Christmas, celebrate that Christ is the light of the world by marking the events of his life with candlelight and prayer. Or find your center amid the holiday busyness by reflecting on the carols and hymns of the season.

Toys for Tots -- This organization has put smiles on the faces of thousands of children, including a young boy who grew up to be a famous rock drummer, Zoro. Why don't you consider donating toys to the collection site in your area this Christmas?

Working Through Abuse -- Whether you are being abused or are abusing someone else, you need help. Learn how to recognize the signs of abuse and how to speak up for yourself so you get the help you need.

Write Your Epitaph -- Discover a little epitaph history and some pointers for writing an epitaph you can live by.