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Have I forgotten anyone?

Posted on December 23, 2015 by jim

By Hugh Haynie, first published in the Louisville Courier-Journal on Dec. 24, 1961.

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A Christmas Eve sermon

Posted on December 22, 2015 by jim

Much like the shepherds during the first Christmas, people around the world had their attention turned toward the heavens 47 years ago tonight, when the astronauts of Apollo 8 delivered their famous Christmas Eve broadcast from lunar orbit. In some … Continue reading →

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The eighth night of Hanukkah — tonight and 84 years ago

Posted on December 13, 2015 by jim

The eighth night of Hanukkah, 84 years ago: 84 years ago, hate, vitriol and racist lies were reaching a fever pitch, sweeping across the land of my ancestors. (http://rarehistoricalphotos.com/menorah-defies-nazi-flag/) We in the United States face unabashed fascism and shameless hate … Continue reading →

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YOU can help refugees

Posted on December 13, 2015 by jim

About 10 years ago I saw Tony Campolo speak. His message included a suggestion of how we can help others. He cited the common bad idea that  “we can’t save them all.” But, he said, we could save one. A … Continue reading →

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That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown

Posted on November 13, 2015 by jim
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Happy God

Posted on November 8, 2015 by jim
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Sometimes you have to play in the puddles

Posted on October 29, 2015 by jim

For more about this cute little girl, visit http://www.toourlittlegirl.com

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Bubbles

Posted on October 17, 2015 by jim

We live in bubbles. Surrounded by  people like us, most of us seldom encounter people who are significantly different. We have our interests, our jobs and our educations, and we tend to be around people with similar backgrounds. Of course … Continue reading →

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Visit this place, O Lord

Posted on October 13, 2015 by jim
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A message to my Irish sisters and brothers:

Posted on September 22, 2015 by jim

The Creator is active in creation. We can most closely connect to our Creator in creation – feeling the earth beneath our feet, running our hands through water, breathing deep the smells of a forest as the wind plays through … Continue reading →

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President Carter

Posted on August 25, 2015 by jim

President Carter was in the news last week, announcing his diagnosis of brain cancer. I’ve struggled with how to address this sad news. Sad, yet inspiring. Carter’s whole life has been inspiring. Less than a week after his announcement and … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights activist Jonathan Daniels

Posted on August 16, 2015 by jim

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the murder of white Civil Rights activist Jonathan Daniels. Faith on the Fringe has many international readers. For some, and for younger readers who may not understand the depths of the Civil Rights … Continue reading →

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Advice on love — from children

Posted on August 14, 2015 by jim

This is wonderful. Advice on Love From Children: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/01/kids-wisdom-on-love/

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My faith story – more or less

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jim

In September, 2001, I was living in a hotel, going through a divorce, drinking and smoking too much. A week after 9-11, when so many of us were grappling with such an example of pure evil in the world, I … Continue reading →

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