“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • What is real strength? How can we be stronger when we are weak? Continue reading

  • Preaching to the Choir If that is all you have, preach with all your heart. Continue reading

  • Good Anger

      We all experience anger. Anger is a common human experience. There are many possible provocations for anger. some are legitimate; some emerge from our narcissism All seem rooted in our essential fear of losing something we value. We know… Continue reading

  • Politics of Distraction

    While We Were Looking Away #RFK #chaos #distraction #politicsofdistraction #ideological Chaos can be an effective way of getting things done while no one notices. Wednesday in America Playlist     Continue reading

  • The Politics of Compassion: Typical

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  • If You Are a Leader, By All Means Lead #insurrection #crisis #constitution #trump #newsome

    In crisis, leaders must lead, including thought leaders and influencers. So must I. At least, I must try. What Do You Do When You Must Address the Crisis? What If You Are a Steward of Influence? It is seldom in… Continue reading

  • Too angry for anything but the video. Continue reading

  • Pentecost Message

    When you observe a religious ruckus, you might be like the pilgrims to Jerusalem two thousand years ago and ask, “What does all of this mean?” That would be a very good question. Friend Link https://medium.com/@tomsims/tongues-of-fire-and-the-spirit-of-truth-1600341a2b67?sk=47818a468f3d5dbd8482b355726bf1d6 Medium Member Link https://medium.com/@tomsims/tongues-of-fire-and-the-spirit-of-truth-1600341a2b67… Continue reading

  • Fresh Air for a Desert People

    Some of the preaching I hear is just a lot of hot air. I hate to sound judgmental, but if it is not life-giving, refreshing, and enlivening, what is it? We feel like we are living in a spiritual dust… Continue reading

  • Only God

    https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saint_Mary_of_the_Presentation_Catholic_Church_(Geneva,_Indiana)_-_stained_glass,_Christ_forgive_a_penitent.jp Psalm 22:5  – They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed. What was it that our fathers did that brought them into the experience of God’s deliverance? It was very little and… Continue reading

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