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When We’re Afraid of Saying the Wrong Thing
I find lately that I’m easily tempted to fear “saying the wrong thing.” These are days without mercy. Times where lines are drawn, and camps formed over subjects large and small. We’re instructed that words are codes and any of us who unintentionally mumble the wrong phrase or ask a question that makes us suspect, …[ read more ]
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My Bumbling, Fumbling Mouth Again
The wrong words emerge from my mouth all the time. I have many friends who don’t share my faith. Several, in fact, who believe it’s pure nonsense to believe in Jesus. It’s an open conversation with most of them – none of us hiding our stand. One girl is given to sarcasm about the church …[ read more ]