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The Divisions We Create
To look at Jane Elliott, now an 87 year old retired school teacher from Iowa, anyone might think of her as an older lady enjoying a slower pace of life. But then, she opens her mouth and her passion, determination, and focus to raise awareness of racism is evident as she wears a sweatshirt that… Continue reading
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Grilled Pork Chop Over Grilled Pineapple and Collard Greens
This is officially my first blog about a recipe. But, I have to tell you, this meal was SO good! A little sweet, a little savory, and a little spicy to wake up your mouth. I haven’t seen this recipe implemented in this way anywhere else, but it was fun to plan. I approached this… Continue reading
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Growing Connections Through Confession
The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart … if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. ~ Romans 10:8-9 “Confession” for some of us may conjure images of a person sitting in… Continue reading
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Growing Connections by Getting Outside of Ourselves
After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. ~ Luke 10:1 Moms have some great wisdom. When I was in middle and high school, I struggled through the insecurities that many of us experienced in our… Continue reading
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The United Methodist Church: A Church at the Crossroads
The recent vote at the UMC Special Session of the General Conference has far-reaching implications. This article is a brief synopsis and challenges all Christians on a way forward. Continue reading
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Growing Connections with God
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength ~ Mark 12:30 I began my November article asking: “How are the connections in your life?” I asked because our theme for this year is “Growing Connections.” And, really,… Continue reading
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