Community That Heals

There’s been a lot of research in recent years that points to something religious folks have always known – we need each other. Being part of a spiritual community makes…

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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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Self Reflection, Part 2

If pressed to choose which part of the Bible is my favorite, I will tell you that I love 1 Corinthians most of all. The reason is that I see…

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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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