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Yes, we are still Americans (Part 1)

I think of the great heroes of the faith. The heroes of Hebrews 11 were people who “were longing for a better country—a heavenly one.” “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were […]

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A poem in 5 parts

The Oppressed Enslaved. Imprisoned. Unseen. Unheard. Without hope. Fear. Hunger. Despair. The Oppressor Power. Greed. Ego. I need. I want. I deserve. Trampling underfoot. Liberators No more. This must stop! Anger. Violence. Broken hearts. Healing that destroys. The Liberator Release from darkness. Freedom proclaimed for captives. Broken hearts made whole. Our response Mercy and justice.

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Dance like no one’s watching (or recording!)

Community just isn’t what it used to be, is it? Early in the morning, over the lunch hour, and after dinner, I spent this past week pursuing responsibility and excellence purposefully with an intergenerational, multi-national team. And we did it over Zoom. Like many of you, my past months have been ones of restrictions: Avoid

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