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December 22, 2019
A Birds Tale

It was a particularly cold December, the time of year when the days are short. The kind of relentless wind that slashes at bare skin rendering it raw and sore in a few short seconds. The bitter cold lingered days into weeks. One would be forgiven if they stayed put - to stay huddled in...
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January 17, 2013
Failure isn’t Fatal

There is a classic line in one of my favorite Batman movies (yes… I like superhero movies). It comes from the Dark Knight, and it is a question that is asked several times throughout the movie and often in the aftermath of failure or in the face of fear of a great challenge. The question...
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February 6, 2023
A Theology of Love: Open and Relational Theology and Spiritual Direction

Open and relational theology (ORT) is a theological framework that emphasizes the relational nature of God, other people, and with all of creation. Open and Relational is not a denomination/label like Baptist, Pentecostal, Roman Catholic, etc. Open and Relational Theology is in fact a Big Tent term that includes a number of perspectives, including Open...
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