“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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Latest Posts

  • 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

  • Odd Balls in an Ambiguous World

    We share a common humanity with every broken soul on this planet. We are bearers of good news, prophets of repentance, messengers of grace, candles of light, purveyors of hope, and children of God. Continue reading

  • Random Thoughts on Becoming (and helping others become)

    I sure hope you do not agree with everything I say.Think for yourself.God gave me my brain and God gave you one that works equally well …Maybe better,.But I know one thing, if one of our brains was enough,one of… Continue reading

  • The Scandal of Forgiveness

    Photo by Felix Koutchinski on Unsplash Forgiveness is a scandal. Forgiveness is irrational. It is out of balance, disproportionate, beyond our capacity, humanly unjust, and controversial … and very, very real, liberating, and healing. It is always premature and it is always timely.… Continue reading

  • The State of Our Conversation – A Continuing Stream of Consciousness

    The worst that might happen could be that I would win. Continue reading

  • A Stream of Consciousness on Civility

    If Solomon could declare that everything he thought and lived amounted to vanity along the way of his pilgrimage toward ultimate truth, surely I can admit a little vanity and striving after wind in my own life.  Continue reading

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