Born Unique, Loved Always (English and Spanish)
From every human being who has ever lived—and every human being who ever will—there is only one you. No one else carries your exact story, your exact body, or your…
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Little Moments, Lasting Faith (English and Spanish)
In today’s world, faith can feel complex and even elusive. We live surrounded by constant noise, diverse beliefs, and the relentless pace of modern life. Yet, despite these challenges, faith…
Currents February 2025
The idea that each of us is unique and innately worthy of respect struck a chord with our writers this month. Perhaps it is beginning a new year, the lack…
Respecting Ourselves
In the Bible, the Lord tells us to “love thy neighbor as thyself” (Matthew 22:39). I believe that the phrasing of this commandment shows that our Savior expects us to…
A Mother’s Gift
“We are each unique and innately worthy of respect. As your body formed in the womb, your design—your physical, material identity—was mapped out in each new cell that emerged as…
Currents February 2024
Respect…is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique. Annie Gottlieb I recently returned from a vacation with my family…
One Label Fits All: Unique and Innately Worthy of Respect
When God taught Samuel how to recognize the next king, it didn’t involve worldly labels or attributes. We would be wise to adopt this divine perspective from the Old Testament:…
The Power of Words: Meet Jenny Hochstein
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but words are worth more than gold to our newest member of the Big Ocean Women communications team. Jenny Hochstein lives with…
Reeling to Reverent
What if I didn’t know I was unique? What if I had no connection or evidence made known to me that I was worthy of respect? I remember having constant…
Currents February 2023
Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony. Dalai Lama XIV I recently stepped outside of my comfort zone when I was asked to direct a volunteer choir. While I…
Uniquely My Brother
When my older brother returned from the war in Vietnam, he was treated cruelly by some people, just like other returning veterans of that particular war were treated. It was…
February 2019 Board Message
Peace within the Paradox By Carolina Sagebin Allen This month’s tenet, “We are each unique and innately worthy of respect,” can present a paradox of seeing each person as unique,…