Releasing Old Understandings of Christianity
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been pondering how we might need to let go of outdated understandings of ourselves, our nation, and our culture. A full exploration of each of those topics could fill a book—or a library! Today, I tackle another major institution with an...
Releasing Old Understandings of Our Nation
Last week, I pondered the need to revisit our self-concepts and release what no longer serves or supports us. It’s important to do this on levels beyond the individual too. As I think about what’s facing our nation in the weeks after a definitely divided celebration...
Releasing Old Understandings of Ourselves
There’s a wise saying that the only constant is change. The world, and our bodies, are in a constant state of flux, though we do not realize it. For example, scientists tell us that our skin cells are all replaced every few weeks! The mountains that seem eternal are...
Striving Toward a More Perfect Union
I remember celebrating the US bicentennial when I was in sixth grade. There was a workbook at school with all sorts of bicentennial stuff to read. Our neighborhood held a parade, and there’s a picture of me on Mom’s horse, Poco Biernatt. His reins are festooned with...
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