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Lament — Philando Castile
Lament isn’t always theologically correct. Lament isn’t always nice and neat. Lament isn’t always soft… or done in time to get to lunch. Lament is brutal because the soul has been assaulted. It is a crying out in pain because in that moment… in that time… there is nothing else to do. Lament is personal. Lament is communal. America doesn’t…
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The prophetic center — Why I can’t stay quiet any longer
I posted on Facebook, linking to an article about these crazy “anti-Sharia” rallies that took place yesterday. We had one in Minnesota that was small in number and big in coverage.
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Thank you, Donald Trump
If you paid any attention at all to my posts in the past or my other social media posts, it may come as somewhat of a surprise to “thank” Donald Trump, given my views. By the time I’m done, you can judge that this is a sarcastic title, but let me explain.
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Study war no more
Challenging thoughts from Thomas Merton on “hating war.”
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Living at peace with others
http://fl.vu/w9S6R
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One of the Genuine Benefits from 9/11
Last night I was with a dear friend of mine and was reminded once again of how long I have known him. Over the years his influence has brought together many Christian leaders in our metro area and as I was introduced to many new Christian leaders last night, we would ask each other how we met our mutual friend.…
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Choosing Peace
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (Jn. 14:27, NIV) Peace isn’t the absence of turmoil. It is the state of being that lacks nothing and has no fear of being troubled…
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