Authentic Faith & Vibrant Democracy
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Will there be an election in the fall? Not necessarily, not if you go by what Trump says and does. He will not accept the reality of losing. So, he will work to control the election by any available means,…
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A Tale of Two Zoom Meetings
Yesterday I attended two zoom meetings, one originating out of Detroit, and one out of Lansing. The contrast was stark. The difference in the way they broached racial disparity, a pandemic within the pandemic, was startling. For Detroit, these zooms…
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Hate and Fear Still Thrive in the Michigan Petri Dish
In the streets of Lansing Michigan, Trump’s “real Americans” were out in force on Wednesday, April 15th. At the Michigan State Capitol, these “real Americans” took a stand to show they are above the law (like Trump), and showed their…
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“Daring Greatly”, by Brene Brown
Daring Greatly is a bestseller that helps people gain practical insights on how to be themselves. It’s categorized as self-help. However, the help available via Daring Greatly is based on being connected with others. The concepts are applicable across personal…
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The Power of Vulnerability
Most people don’t readily see the power of vulnerability. But powerful it is. Vulnerability is not weakness. Indiviudally and collectively, we need to better understand and accept this emotional exposure. Illustration by Peter Wehrman. “To share your weakness is to…
