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Quotes for Independence Day
Post Views = 1182“Independence, celebrated by the framers of our liberal democracy in the 18th century, has led to creativity, innovation, and adventure. But, our emphasis on independence – the achievements of the self-made person – needs to be complemented by the creativity, innovation, and adventure which comes from embracing interdependence and the importance of…
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God of the Betwixt and Between
Post Views = 1073“In the beginning.” God created. God the artist. God the imaginative. A never-ending supply of ideas brought forth into beauty and light. Splendid! “God named the light ‘day’ and the darkness ‘night’.” Light and darkness. Day and night. But also brushstrokes of color: pink sunrises and purple sunsets, the merging dawn and…
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But Don’t I Know Best?
Post Views = 1344“It’s not about “I’m helping you” but “We’re walking and learning together.” (Richard Rohr) Where did I get the idea that I know best? That I’m the one to help you? That only my group has the truth and so we must make sure everyone else becomes like us? Forgive me! I’ve ignored the warnings about pride and…
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My White Privilege
Post Views = 1369Shhh If I don’t understand, I’ll not speak For I can’t speak about what I don’t know It’s not my place to speak of your experience Shhh I’ll open my ears and listen I’ll open my mind and learn I’ll open my heart and love Shhh Release my opinions Hold my thoughts…
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Book Review: A Gift for Gracelyn
Post Views = 1163By A.E. Smith Illustrated by Jamie Yeager #AGiftForGracelyn Written for late elementary age children, this book is full of joy and hope. It follows the life of Gracelyn, a young girl with a limiting disability, who lives on a ranch with her parents and brother. Her spirit is kind and wholesome, as…
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Resurrection Everywhere
Post Views = 1458A baby’s birth A welcome home The mushroom on a fallen tree The fern on a burned-out forest floor Beauty from ashes Phoenix rising A moment of significance A point of perseverance The regeneration of a broken limb The feeling of wellness after a sickness Springtime sprung Forgiveness given A song felt…