It’s easy to say that you care about something. It’s much more difficult to actually do something about it. This is an obvious truth, but there are many in power who have perfected the art of offering sympathy without offering anything to provide substantial comfort, let alone address any systemic issues that may have contributedContinue reading “Pantomiming Pity”
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With Great Confidence
Winston Churchill famously said, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” He was speaking about how quickly a lie can be spread by those who believe it, or by those who have a stake in others believing it. And he didn’t even have theContinue reading “With Great Confidence”
A Prayer in the Courtyard
based on John 18:33-37 Faithful God, so many people wish for a powerful ruler: one who will privilege their preferences, and outlaw all others; one who will heap more burdens upon those who already have many; one who will bring peace through violence and intimidation. Remind us all of your kingdom, which is not ofContinue reading “A Prayer in the Courtyard”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 