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Everybody Is a Somebody
Just a reflection I had seven years ago. Continue reading
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We Become Like the Idols We Create
With each degree of separation, there is disintegration. We must aim for what is authentic and true … and above us. Continue reading
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What is remarkable about the story and the reason for its retelling by the gospel compiler, Matthew, is the person being addressed. 1. First, she was a foreigner who was (a) the object of hostility and (b) outside the scope… Continue reading
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Poison Power
We are not safe people with power short of humility. Continue reading
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Because No One Knew He Was There
Find your own personal power, centers of influence, and spheres where your voice is heard, and exercise them for justice, truth, righteousness, love, and peace. Continue reading
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Pernicious Unbelief
I heard about pernicious unbelief and assumed the definition until I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia … then I wanted a more accurate definition. Pernicious means deadly. Continue reading
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The Conversation
I will continue to advocate for better conversation, dialogue, and discourse … and that will involve naming some behaviors that hinder it. Continue reading
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When We Mourn Together
Different cultures have different rituals. Jewish tradition has given us an example of a formal ritual prayer of mourning called the Mourners’ Kaddish. Continue reading
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Faith and Faithquakes
Salvation is free, by grace, through faith, but growth in faith is a pricey proposition. Continue reading
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Within the Limits
How much could you say and how close could you get to the limit? Continue reading
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