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- November 17, 2010
“In different ways,” said Al, “they live a harsh world. What they want, what we all want, is for the…
, - November 15, 2010
As they walked out of the coffee house, Al suggested that they head towards a nearby park. The traffic filled…
, - November 12, 2010
“No one likes to hear where there life has come up short,” Al said. “People want to hear a message…
, - November 11, 2010
“And I thought my work had its depressing moments,” said Carla. “Don’t you reach times when it is just too…
, - November 10, 2010
“Even in a democracy, that’s where the resistance comes from,” said Al. “Members of congregations like mine want to believe…
, - November 9, 2010
“Because grace happens and my people are as desperate for grace as anyone, although they don’t always . . .”…
, - November 8, 2010
“I haven’t been to a Sunday school class in twenty-five years, at least,” Carla said. Al nodded. “I don’t remember…
, - November 5, 2010
“I’m afraid my story is not as dramatic as yours,” Al said. “So God is a versatile hound. Tell me…
, - November 4, 2010
“And that gave you your courage?” Al asked. “No, that taught me when I was scared out of my skin,…
, - November 3, 2010
“That’s what’s so strange.” Carla said. “I know that you met me in seminary but back then I had rejected…
, - November 2, 2010
“I’m not so sure it changed. Maybe I got better at hiding behind the curtain. There was one event, however,…
, - November 1, 2010
Carla glanced down at the table and noticed some initials carved into the table. She traced the carving with her…
- October 29, 2010
The coffee had grown cold during their conversation. They didn’t seem to notice. Al reached across the table and touched…
- October 28, 2010
“Do you know what my ministry is? Carla asked. “I know it has something to do with the border ministry…
- October 27, 2010
One of the shaggy haired waiters arrived immediately and asked how he could serve them. They ordered a dark-roasted Columbian…
- October 26, 2010
Two weeks ago, the email arrived. Carla was invited to address a meeting of his presbytery about her Hispanic ministry.…