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Homelessness as an Indicator of Our Society’s Priorities
Originally posted on The Roofless Church: “They put all of society’s problems on us. They make money from criminalizing us. Every time they lock us up, money goes into someone’s pockets.? That’s why they are making it so hard for things to get better.” – Known Unknown Click Image to go to Facebook Video It’s…
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Before You Call the Police On Your Neighbor
Yesterday someone called the police on me because they were apparently concerned for my dog, Journey, who was in the backyard laying in the snow. Giving the person the benefit of the doubt, I imagine that they feel like they were doing something of a kindness toward Journey. The officers who did the welfare check…
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Love is God (Complete and Utter Joy)
Sometimes I feel like I have to apologize to anyone burdened by the belief that God’s essence is anything other than Love. Even though I consciously know I’m not responsible for centuries of teachings to the contrary, when I see so many people burdened by the lie that God is just looking for ways to…
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The Only Way Out is In
This morning I was talking to God about how I could best show up in the world. The words above sum up what came to me. And with this, my work has taken on a new dimension. Practically speaking, I don’t even know what this means for me yet. But, I know it’s on target.…
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Can We Just Agree on What the Issue is?
Two weeks before the election, I was blessed to participate in a Living Room Conversation with people from across the political spectrum to promote post-election peace. Wherever you are, I encourage you to take part in opportunities like this to help us fulfill the vision of a nation where liberty and justice for all is…
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We Will All Be Changed
Who would we be if we knew who we were becoming? Weird question huh? Out of the depths of confusion about where we are going as a nation and a planet, I prayed and meditated about why we are so seemingly divided. As I reflected on the scripture passage below, I remembered how the fear…
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I Am From Here, Nowhere, and Now Here
Originally posted on It's All In Me – Poetry Blog: I’m from “Daddy’s not coming back.” on on my 2nd ChristmasAnd my first prayer to God that taught me “no” is an answer too.I’m from the smell of mothballs when we moved in with GrandmaAnd toast with melted Mozzarella on topI’m from the “Daily Bread”…
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When to Walk Away
If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town. Matthew 10:13-14 “As a ‘man of the…
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All Your Prayers Are Answered
There are sermons that I sometimes I feel like I have to do battle to get them into words. This is one of those sermons. The hardest part was getting to a place where I could articulate what my soul seems to wordlessly know. After delivering messages like this one, I am often depleted for…
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The Selfish Twins and a Mother’s Will – A Parable
Twin brothers start talking out their issues at a family gathering just ahead of a reading of the will of their wise mother. But no sooner had they started talking then Brother A starts going off. Brother B keeps smiling and shaking his head possibly thinking, “Why did I get myself into this?” Still brother…
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