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Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a bittersweet day for me. First of all, my dad died when I was only 13 years old, so for the overwhelming majority of my life I grew up without a father. Secondly, my son, who is now 41 years old, is autistic, so he is a perpetual child. I love himContinueContinue reading “Father’s Day”

Diversity

I am doing a panel presentation on the gift of diversity in the church on Saturday, May 22. Inasmuch as I am a passionate advocate for diversity, I am often distressed by these types of conferences because it seems that we are always preaching to the choir. The people that attend them are already inContinueContinue reading “Diversity”

Shalom

Shalom. We speak of peace but know not what it is. It is elusive, seemingly unreachable, just beyond our grasp. We speak of peace but prefer to hold on to old grudges. We desire a future with peace but hang on to a conflict ridden past. Can we ever accomplish peace? Or do we preferContinueContinue reading “Shalom”