a long drive west, and some thoughts about isolation
what a vast, varied, diverse, beautiful country we live in
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We must listen to one another and not reduce communication to the binary equation
Exactly because it is not easy right now we absolutely must go above and beyond to listen respectfully, to dialogue deliberately, and to embrace diversity.
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I won’t tell you how to vote – but I am asking you to think about what drives your decision
remember what God requires of each one of us: "To do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God."
Moderate Christian voices must re-enter the public consciousness (and conscience)
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14 There is so much to talk about this morning! But…
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May 2020 in Review: 31 days; 31 photographs; tons of inspiration
life goes on - full with challenge, inspiration, invention, and hope...
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Racism/violence/COVID crisis: we can do better; we must effect positive change; as people of faith we can lead the way
I have a true story for you. It’s a difficult story to hear, but I’m not sharing this to sensationalize, or to cause despair. Instead I’m telling it to bring hope, and to talk about what is possible when (and if) things are done right. Back when I was an educator, working in the community…
the haircut, the children, the food #5PhotoFriday
Stay positive, stay sane, stay smart, stay healthy...
Pride and joy – our son the teacher!
“Amidst all the uncertainty and inconsistency and mixed messages bouncing around in our world today, children need the kind of stability and care offered by good teachers…” Good morning! It’s a wet, soggy, rain-soaked, everything-is-saturated day here in Wake Forest. It’s been that kind of a week and it will be excessively damp for a…
leadership defined (you may want to write this down)
There is so much at risk on both sides of the equation, and there are no easy solutions...
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praying that sound minds prevail, yes – and freedom too.
This morning I’m thinking about the word “freedom.” I believe it is an especially interesting concept set against the backdrop of Memorial Day. Memorial Day encourages us to think about the cost of freedom, the steep price other people were willing to pay to ensure our access to the privileges of living in liberty. Let’s…
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