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“… I wonder sometimes if we have forgotten who we are. But we’re the people who sundered the nation rather than allow a sin called ‘slavery’ — and we’re the people who rose from the ghettos and deserts. And we weren’t saints — but we lived by standards. We celebrated
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With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, we head further into the holiday season, a time in which the desire for “peace on Earth and goodwill to men” is more oft and intentionally uttered. I love that. I love the unifying craving for peace. In terms of the current socio-political
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Here we sit, situated between two manufactured holidays, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Perhaps “holiday” is misleading and inaccurate, but the two are days in which much of the nation is engaged in a similar activity. It was hard to ignore the foolishness on the floor of one Walmart, no
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I’m one of those persons who believes gratitude can be endless; there is always something to be thankful for… on good days, bad days, all days in between. In fact, even in sadness and sorrow, we can still be thankful to the great big God of the universe. It’
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Last week a young, African-American, single mother randomly knocked on my door… “Do you believe in second chances?” Never wanting to miss an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and encouragement, I said: “Of course. I believe in second, third, even sixty-fifth chances.” She shared the toughness of her life
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Rarely do I post a piece straight from any clearly left or right leaning publication; they aren't always helpful in encouraging respectful dialogue with those who think differently, as we learn to listen well and sharpen one another. Today is different. The following is an excellent piece… thanks
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A young brother and sister were squabbling somewhat. Their father notices, asking what’s going on. With adrenaline fully flowing, the kids share, “We don’t agree! We don’t get it, Dad. Who should we look up to? Who should be our friend?” Their father, with a softened grin,
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Two years ago, I did the unthinkable. As a currents events observer and an encourager of respectful dialogue, I typically tune into significant cultural events, including watching returns, for example, from even the most random elections. But on Election Night 2016, I did the unthinkable. I never turned on the
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In light of Tuesday’s coming election day, we thought it wise to offer a concise resource in regard to our decision-making for the day. Oh. Wait. If by chance, you are expecting the Intramuralist to tell you how to vote this day, you may have been misdirected. We
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On Saturday morning, a man entered the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and shot and killed 11 innocent people. The single suspect reportedly targeted the victims solely because they were Jewish. A former FBI agent who leads Pittsburgh’s department of public safety described the crime scene as
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Years ago I used to coach select, adolescent/young teen baseball. I could no longer hit nor throw as far as those talented young men, but I know the game and know it well. Recent events have reminded me of a relevant incident — not my best moment — in which my
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Sometimes, friends, I don’t know the right answer. Wait. Let me correct that. Many times I don’t know the right answer. Sure, we each have opinions, and those opinions are based on info, insight, experience, research and more. But that doesn’t make us right. I’m thinking