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Read more about the article George Floyd and Breonna Taylor: Why These Particular Deaths Deserve Our Attention

George Floyd and Breonna Taylor: Why These Particular Deaths Deserve Our Attention

  • Post published:May 29, 2020
  • Post category:Current Events/Privilege and Race
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I woke up to reports of violence in multiple cities around the country. In the wake of George Floyd’s death earlier this week and the ongoing concerns over Breonna Taylor’s…

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Read more about the article The Foundation is Shaking: Coronavirus and Living in Love {Ep. 103}

The Foundation is Shaking: Coronavirus and Living in Love {Ep. 103}

  • Post published:March 31, 2020
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What do we do when the foundation is shaking with the upheaval of the coronavirus? Where do we turn when everything feels wobbly and everything seems to be in danger…

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Read more about the article A Three-Minute Invitation to Peace

A Three-Minute Invitation to Peace

  • Post published:March 26, 2020
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For all of you who are stressed, and fearful, and worried, for yourself, for your family, for those you love, for our whole world, here's an invitation to peace. For…

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Read more about the article Fear, Fearing the Lord, and Walking in Love

Fear, Fearing the Lord, and Walking in Love

  • Post published:March 16, 2020
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Any biology textbook can tell us that fear brings a lot of energy. In the face of threats (or perceived threats), adrenaline courses through our veins and helps keep us…

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Read more about the article What Having a Baby with Down Syndrome Taught Me About Distraction, Fear, and Love

What Having a Baby with Down Syndrome Taught Me About Distraction, Fear, and Love

  • Post published:March 2, 2020
  • Post category:Down Syndrome/Faith/Family
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When our daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome, we felt fear for her future, but love carried us all. I’m increasingly convinced that one of the things that keeps us…

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Read more about the article #2: Hopes and Fears

#2: Hopes and Fears

  • Post published:December 2, 2019
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EPISODE #2: Hopes and Fears —Today we’re looking at Matthew 1:18-21, where the angel implies that Joseph is afraid to take Mary home as his wife. I’m grateful we aren’t…

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Read more about the article Embracing Our Common Humanity

Embracing Our Common Humanity

  • Post published:November 15, 2019
  • Post category:Common Humanity/Disability/Down Syndrome/Parenting/Privilege and Race
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I’ve recently adopted “embracing our common humanity” as my shorthand for what I am attempting to do with my writing and speaking. If you look back through my blog you…

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Read more about the article Trust Your Love Instead Of Your Fear

Trust Your Love Instead Of Your Fear

  • Post published:September 1, 2018
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A few days after the Presidential election of 2016, I wrote this post. Looking back on it now, it seems like a great introduction to my writing and thinking, so…

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