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A Promise of Wholeness
For SundayFifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Collect Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and…
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It’s too early to be ready
I’m frustrated by the pressure to pretend the pandemic is over. As if we are done. There is still much more to do.
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The trauma isn’t just personal – it’s our common failure
“I was in the 1200 building, which is where the shooting happened,” Brooke Harrison says. “And Alaina, Alyssa and Alex all died in my classroom and eight people total were shot in my classroom. Everyone that was around me where I decided to try to hide was either shot or killed.” Brooke Harrison and Lauren…
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A right to exist is shared by Israelis and Palestinians
We all support human rights in theory. But we often mistake what true equality and human rights require of us.
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Taking Commands
For SundayEaster 6B Collect O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our…
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The Devil’s Advocacy Of Refusing to Vaccinate
Any debate over vaccinating against COVID-19 is built on a false premise. That individual freedom is half of the conversation.
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Peace Like Popcorn
For SundayEaster 2B Collect Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you…
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Prosecuting the Mob
We all know what the mob boss means. We must stop pretending like the words themselves are the problem here.