Performative Religion

In Luke 18, Jesus told a story about a Pharisee – a member of a very pious sect – and a tax collector – someone often shunned by other Jews…

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Accountability Circle

I was listening to an interview with Rep. Jim Clyburn – he has served in the House of Representatives (SC) for 33 years and is 85 years old. The interviewer…

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Self-Reflection

I – once again – got into a discussion about God with someone before a meeting was about to begin. Part of my public ministry is to participate in work…

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Thanks

During this time of the year, we get bombarded with messages about Thanksgiving. From the food to the travel to recipes to parades, it seems that, at least for a…

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Sometimes, Sweat the Small Stuff

It may seem like these are opposite ideas: I am not overwhelmingly detail oriented, but I often sweat the small stuff. In writing and researching, I will sometimes miss something…

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Personal Responsibility to God

I have been watching with interest as Pope Leo has become more comfortable in his position. He very clearly understands that America is not a Christian nation, but his approach…

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Grace and/or Works

The other day I wrote about being spiritually unmoored, and some folks responded with the argument that works don’t get us to heaven – God’s grace does. It is one…

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