We celebrate Compassion Sunday this week at Snow Hill. Pointing to opportunities to express compassion fits well with the ongoing celebration of Easter and the practice of resurrection. We tend to “feel sorry” for people and keep our actions to a minimum. Following Jessu, who is the mark for … Continue reading
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Now let’s see, paper covers rock, scissors cut paper and rock smashes scissors. We recently watched the Big Brother’s version of “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” I know, I know. Reality TV is not really real. Watching the interpersonal relationships is quite intriguing – especially when you throw in a half … Continue reading
Tony Jones new book, The New Christians: Dispatches from the Emerging Frontier, is due out in March. At some point I may offer a review. Tony obliged my request for a review copy for some research I am working on. We have had occasions to share good conversations … Continue reading
Read MoreDon’t miss this series by Scot McKnight. I enjoyed a phone conversation with Scot last month. He should have some good things to offer. Part two is up this morning here.… Continue reading
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Let’s Get the Race Issue Right This Time
I feel like Michelle Obama. During her husband’s participation in the race to win the Democratic nomination she made the statement that for the first time in her adult life she was proud to be an American. Hyperbole we all hope(d). Tonight I sit in my hotel room … Continue reading
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