“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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  • Necessity and Convenience

    There has never been a convenient time in history for doing the right thing. Continue reading

  • Eyes of Jesus

    What do I see when I look a person in the eye? Jesus saw people with their potential and their pain. He saw through their masks. He looked beyond their labels and arbitrary categories. His eyes were keen in meeting… Continue reading

  • Limited Leadership

    Our plans perish when they depend upon us. God leads. Continue reading

  • Out of Many, One

    I love what America could be, should be, and in the hearts of many, aspires to be. Continue reading

  • Heart Cry for Freedom

    Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. – Galatians 5:1 On this July fourth, as I often do, I am thanking God for the freedom… Continue reading

  • Gall of Bitterness

    We can become addicted to power and wealth and see the realm of the genuine Spirit of God and grace as either threat or opportunity to gain more power and wealth of ourselves Continue reading

  • No More of This

    “… He said ‘No more of this…” and he touched his ear and healed him.” Continue reading

  • “Corpus Christi – Gay Jesus” and Temporal Immortality

    Some rumors and hoaxes are like scattering confetti in the wind. You could not call back all the pieces if you wanted t0. Continue reading

  • The Power of Immediacy

    The Power of Immediacy Immediately, they answered the question. "What do you want!? Immediately they received their sight. Immediately they followed. Two Blind Men Receive Their Sight Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. And… Continue reading

  • #AmericaIn3Words Revisited

      In deep yogurt . #AmericaIn3WordsE pluribus unum, #AmericaIn3WordsLonging for truth. #AmericaIn3Words Time to reflect. #AmericaIn3Words Reaping what's sown. #AmericaIn3WordsSeeking her center. #AmericaIn3Words Justice for all. #AmericaIn3WordsMore for Some. #AmericaIn3Words Crying for justice. #AmericaIn3Words Nation of Immigrants. #AmericaIn3Words Sisters and… Continue reading

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