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- November 24, 2010
The moderator of the meeting spoke up. “Could you summarize what you want from us at this time?” “Sure,” said…
, - November 23, 2010
After about 30 minutes of debate, the moderator recognized Carla to speak again. “I want you to know how much…
, - November 22, 2010
The next morning they joined with the other clergy as they registered, sipped coffee, and waited for the beginning of…
, - November 19, 2010
“Most of the clergy at our meeting would be able to tell you of some moment in time when they…
, - November 18, 2010
“It feels good to laugh a little, but we really are facing a difficult task,” Carla said. “Actually, it really…
, - 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,…
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