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In my head, I want to write a post called, "Uncle Tom, Oreos, and the Confederate Flag," but I haven't been able to muster up enough courage for that one, yet. So, let's consider this post a test balloon of sorts. And, just to be clear, I didn't want to write this one, either. ::: The other …
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I know it's nowhere near being the same thing. It's probably more like comparing apples and aardvarks. Nothing at all alike. I get that. So, that's my disclaimer before I tell you how — for as long as I've been married to a pastor — I feel a special affinity with the First Lady of our nation. No …
I'm just going to say it: Marge is one of my most favorite people. She has taught me so much about her season of life and, as a result, I'm learning to live better in my own. My own season. My own skin. My own place in the Body of Christ. I think everyone needs a friend like Marge. She doesn't mince …
Susan and H worked very closely over the past few years. Susan served as the Moderator of our church for an extended period of time, until the very last day of 2012. She works as an accountant for a cancer center in Lincoln, and she teaches Sunday School to children in our church. Susan grew up in …
"Where do you think he is, spiritually?" she asks me. We are vacationing together, and we've decided on fried rice, egg rolls, and stir-fried deliciousness for dinner. We sit in the restaurant, our plates half empty, the sun inching its way toward the horizon. She is asking me about my son. No …
Remember when I told you about the ICU group at my church? Remember how I said I'd introduce them to you in the weeks ahead? Well, I don't want you to think I've forgotten. I haven't. But, it turns out this is more than a notion. They had to decide whether or not they wanted to write their own …
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