We arrive in this world knowing surprisingly little. Many creatures are born with a basic set of knowledge that helps them survive, but that’s not true for people. Humans lack instincts for even the most basic needs and are profoundly helpless for a prolonged period of time after birth. We have to learn what to […]
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The Parable Of The Unscrupulous Judge
January 6, 2013 
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Faith can seem like the easiest thing. All we have to do is believe. There’s no physical exertion required. Education is often seen as a hindrance. It’s not something we have to spend much time thinking about. In fact, the less thought we give to our beliefs the more it seems like faith. Appearances, of […]
Continue readingAiming At Nothing And Hitting It
December 28, 2012 3 Comments
When I became a minister, my role as a pastoral counselor had special significance for me. I regarded counseling as a professionally recognized practice. Everything else about being a pastor—the ceremonies, the praying, the studying of religious books, the time spent with women who were home all day—seemed to be seen as more akin to […]
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Welcome to my blog on keeping the faith in the 21'st Century. Let me know what you think and how you are keeping on.
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