Remember that story from the Bible about the little guy in the tree? His name was one of the most fun to say in Sunday School: Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus was short, but that wasn’t his main problem. He was a tax collector–not a well-regarded profession, and he wasn’t an honest one. He frequently overcharged folks just […]
When my husband surprises me by facing one of his fears, it makes me think about what I’ve been reluctant to try, and what might be gained in stepping out in faith.
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Diversity Makes Us Stronger I teach at a high school in the mid-Atlantic that is the very definition of diverse. The “majority” student group, not Caucasian, tops off at a whopping 44%. The main corridor of the school boasts a gallery of flags from students’ home countries. It is an impressive array. The staff is
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A Contemplative Christian is a Christian who seeks greater levels of intimacy with God and their fellow man primarily through listening to the still, quiet voice of the Holy Spirit within. You can be a part of any denomination and be a contemplative–it’s more of a way of being than an adherence to any particular creed. Continue Reading
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