“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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  • Bishop Michael Curry’s Sermon

      Here's the full transcript of Curry's "The Power of Love" sermon: And now in the name of our loving, liberating and life-giving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. From the Song of Solomon in the Bible: Set me… Continue reading

  • Shadows are shadows. They are a sub-reality reflecting a more tangible reality which may, itself, be pointing to a deeper reality: " And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have… Continue reading

  • Tongues of Fire – Two Applications

      And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. – Acts 2:3 Sometimes the word God has for others or for us comes and sits on us. Then, it does… Continue reading

  • In You and With You

    “… he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.” From John 14:17 God is whispering in our ears, “Give me your hands and let me move them in my rhythm.” God thinks of everything. His purposes are complex, but… Continue reading

  • The Mission

    He won no popularity contest that day, but He did define His mission without ambiguity and with utmost clarity: * to proclaim good news to the poor.* to proclaim liberty to the captives* and recovering of sight to the blind,*… Continue reading

  • "In academic life the temptation to worship the Part instead of the Whole is subtle and rationally appealing. In the sciences—natural and social—in the humanities, we learn an enormous amount of invigorating truth. We know this search is valid. And… Continue reading

  • Narcissism is a heavy burden to bear in any place of leadership. It cripples credibility, curtails collaboration, crushes constructive criticism, and cancels cooperation. Not only that, it obscures vision, muddles thinking, and distorts perception. So, how does one shake it?… Continue reading

  • I can pray to hear and I do.I can embrace the peace and I do.I can receive the salvation and anticipate the glory.I do. But … Let me not turn back to folly for folly follows my soul.Therefore, I must… Continue reading

  • How Do You Spell SUCCESS?

    This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way… Continue reading

  • Fount of Blessing

      Fount of blessing,River of love,Giver of refreshing grace,Hope of the hopeless,Friend of the loveless soul,Life of all who live,God of Life,Mercy to the tormented soul,I am, "prone to wander from the One I love." Coming, I come.Breathing, I take… Continue reading

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