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Julie’s Blog: “Season of Lamentation and Listening”
When tragedy strikes, lamentation is called for. The community of faith at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church is the epicenter of lamentation and the waves of grief reverberate throughout the
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Julie’s Jar: “Belonging”
Outwitted by Edwin Markham He drew a circle that shut me out: heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. Love and I had the wit to win. We drew a
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Julie’s Jar: “Without A Doubt There Is No Faith”
Many people search for certainty and think it can be found in spiritual traditions, more often referred to as “religion”. Certainty is the enemy of faith. Certainty destroys faith.
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Julie’s Jar: Assumptions
People make assumptions based on information and/or observations. From a young age we are encouraged to check our assumptions with more information and more observations. This is one reason the
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Julie’s Jar: Cuba Mission Trip
The thought of going to Cuba filled me with apprehension and even dread. Anyone who knew I was going said, “You must be really excited about going to Cuba.”