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It seems pretty clear to me that God calls those with power to take intentional steps to be responsible with that power - often, relinquishing it to accomplish justice. Why is it so shocking to so many straight, white, Christian men that they are the people of power in America and Godly equity demands that they [...] Related posts:
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Maybe this is why I don’t typically “fit” in women’s ministries and bible studies and MOPS groups In this issue of get born (getbornmag.com) Kathy and my “true confessions” blog posts are going to be included to start a running segment in the magazine and on the blog. I think maybe I should have included this [...] Related posts:
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Today, on this, another Earth Day, I have mixed feelings. I feel that this is just another "hallmark holiday" so to speak - a way for businesses to make money, a day giving consumers another excuse (as if we needed one) to spend money and yet another reason for people to get pissy and judgmental toward each other. Related posts:
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Subversive Blogger def.: Subversive bloggers are unsatisfied with the status quo, whether in church, politics, economics or any other power-laden institution, and they are searching for (and blogging about) what is new (or a “return to”) - even though it may be labeled as sacrilege, dangerous, or subversive. Thanks to Jeremy for the [...] Related posts:
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This weekend was a mixed bag. But it reminded me of things that make me feel alive. Connecting with new like-minded people Having amazing conversations with said people Observing my children at their absolute best - compassionate, empathic, respectful, bold Observing my children at their absolute worst - selfish, demanding, disrespectful -  and then hearing a spontaneous humble, [...] Related posts:
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  2. A-Z fun A- Available or married? Happily Married B- Best Friend? My...
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On Saturday, we went to my parents’ to celebrate Shayel’s birthday (which was officially Sunday). David and I also had an Undercroft gathering to go to so the girls decided to stay with my parents and then go with them to church. We were dubious about Aliyah but she insisted. Sure enough, when they took [...] Related posts:
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  2. Shayel is 5 Wow, hard to believe. Shayel turned 5 on April 20....
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It’s probably long past time to update friends and family on the Fisher tribe. I’m not sure I have too much to report but here ‘goes anyway Shayel turns 6 on the 20th and is doing FANTASTIC at Dunn IB World School in half day kindergarten. She enjoys school and is thriving in her classroom [...] Related posts:
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