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The four seasons of camp

Summer has always been a busy time for camps, hosting hundreds of kids at a time where days can be spent swimming, hiking or singing around campfires. But what happens…

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Recommended – visit a mosque

A visit to Muslim neighbors is bad for stereotypes and Islamophobia.

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Improv theater and the Spirit

When I started classes, I was amazed how often religion came up.

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An inspiring birthday invitation

An 8-year-old asked that food donations replace gifts to him.

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Love that knows no bounds

The love from a puppy is wonderful but pales in comparison to Jesus’.

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Historical racial truth-telling

South Africa is honest about its history of racial injustices.

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Needing confession, repentance

Admitting we aren’t perfect allows for a truth we know but try to avoid.

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Plan now for Earth Day Sunday

The day is an opportunity to focus our worship on God’s creation.

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Avoiding sleeping through Lent

It is human to shut our eyes and pretend that Jesus won’t have to die.

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9 things that might fail today

What worked 10 years ago for congregations might not anymore.

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A truth that hurts and heals

I am not proud of my track record on confronting systemic racism.

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When hope in the future awakens

How can the church help those looking for a better tomorrow?

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