This Week’s Essay
When Kara Gebhart Uhl was faced with a decision of being honest or being kind, she chose to be honest. Later, she came to believe that it's possible to be both at the same time. Listen to her essay here.
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Once the thunderstorm, the hurricane, the tornado or the flood passes, the hard work of restoring “normal” life begins. Amidst the rubble of home and community, there are lessons to be found. Click the links below to explore the beliefs these essayists discovered in the wake of the storm.