Martin Thielen

Martin Thielen, a retired United Methodist minister and writer, is the creator and author of www.DoubtersParish.com.

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The Spiritual Benefits of Journaling

Feel relaxed and connected after spending time writing down your thoughts and fe…

The Benefit of the Doubt: How Religious Doubt Can Lead to Deeper Spirituality

Spiritual doubt helps people embrace the best of religion while avoiding the wor…

To Dust You Shall Return: An Ash Ritual for All

Anyone can utilize the power of ash rituals to mark a transition in their lives.…

How to Give a Blessing

The practice of offering someone a formal blessing may be more ancient—and meani…