Giants and a Dot

Giants and a Dot

But I have learned something this past week. This is an image that should be burned into our consciousness. It should be a focal point for humanity to ponder, wonder, and apply to everyday life throughout the world. This mandate is useful when considering perspective.

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Musicians, Poets, and Actors

Musicians, Poets, and Actors

Is it possible? Do we no longer care about little girls forced to live in shelters as we align ourselves with those who destroyed her home – her country? Is it possible? Do we truly reject any responsibility for the oppression of our own? Is it possible? Can we find a way to follow the Jesus that I read about? And so, I pray.

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I Didn’t Know, a Confession, and a Way Forward

I Didn’t Know, a Confession, and a Way Forward

My confession. I began writing this piece for publication on Sunday, February 9. But I realized it came from a place of darkness. It was tabled for possible future use, and for the first time in a decade, I failed to upload a weekly article. After nearly 450 posts, I skipped a week. I considered canceling this part of my life entirely.

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Maritime Law

Maritime Law

I appreciate the stated wish, "Maybe the whole world should be put to sea." Mr. Dutton reflects a dream for humanity that would mean, even metaphorically, that we come to the aid of ships that are sinking and people that are drowning.

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Running Late

Running Late

• I want things to be that way everywhere – every day. • I want us to enjoy the company of others, strangers even. • I want to laugh, joke, and commiserate with people I will never see again – but will remember often. • Even when running late, I want to take a moment to enjoy opportunities to interact with open arms and heart, leaving any differences irrelevant to the time spent. Do you think this is possible?

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Hope From Those in School

Hope From Those in School

I saw a younger generation speaking wisdom to the older generation

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