On dignity ...

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Today I drove by a pharmacy whose property is regularly peppered with “day laborers.” I have yet to see someone actually out hiring people, but I imagine it must happen since every time I pass by, there are always 5 - 20 men standing around waiting. Of course there are more...

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Tags: immigrants, refugees, homeless, laborer, covenant, human, jesus

The community of faith …

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My older daughter attends a Lutheran preschool.  During the summer the school runs a camp that is more play-based.  What our family loves is that they keep the religious content present in both programs.  What I especially enjoy is discovering my daughter singing a religious song...

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Tags: baptism, children, christian, community, faith, god, jesus, love, raising

Where everybody knows your name …

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Anyone who has spent much time around our family knows that we are regulars at a particular wholesale warehouse chain.  Though you might not think a family of four needs to buy goods in bulk, there are actually quite a few things we regularly purchase to stock our home.  Almost every...

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Tags: store, shopping, priest, community, welcome, god, love

A child of God ...

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I am a regular advocate for children in Church. I think the practice shapes children at a young age and enlivens worship for the community. Though distracting to some, the noise of children makes me feel like the church is alive and joyful. That is why I always encourage parents with young...

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Tags: children, worship, praise, joyful