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Introduction Aunt Viney was the first ancestor to reach out for me. She beckoned me from an old, oval frame that failed in its attempt to control her…
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Why Certainty Might Be Holding Back Your Spiritual Growth
I’m a fan of questions. And they seem to be a fan of me too because they visit me daily. I’ve drawn many cartoons on the subject of questions and…
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Leading in Justice and a Divided Church
By Joel SimpsonOne of the biggest concerns I have heard from clergy and lay people is that they are afraid to speak or act on issues of justice because it will divide…
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The Bystander Effect in the Pew: Why Many Christians Stay Silent on Political Matters
In 1964, Kitty Genovese was murdered outside her Queens, New York, apartment building. Initial press reports claimed that 38 witnesses watched and did nothing. Although those numbers were later disputed,…