A person at my church believes that “dogs are one of the only animals that intentionally look at you in the eyes.” Our dog Fia, a boxer/poodle mix, will be six years old this fall and she has the most beautiful, deep, and soulful brown eyes. With a faithful dog at your side, life seems […]
Facing Reality by Jennifer Stuart
Stephanie Spellers, in the new book, “Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community,” writes of the current state of church. Rev. Spellers, an Episcopalian priest and writer, recalls texting a friend last summer: “God is breaking open this church and pouring us out – pouring out privilege, pouring out empire, pouring out racism and […]
The Power of Forgiveness by Rev. Lisa LeSueur
Lately, I have been giving a lot of thought to the power of forgiveness, in relation to mental health and healing. As Christians, we are often reminded that we are to forgive others, as Christ has forgiven us. This makes it seem as if forgiveness should come as an automatic response, as if no thought […]
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