“To have faith in something is an inducement not to dormancy but to action. To me, faith is not just a noun but also a verb.” – President Jimmy Carter I’ve had the good fortune and honor of meeting President Carter a few times including being invited to sit right beside him at lunch on … More Faith is a Verb
It’s August 2017. The United States of America is in the grip of divisiveness and hatred. A grip tearing our social fabric. A fabric woven of freedom and fairness for all people as envisioned by our country’s founders. A fabric celebrated in our Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America is a framework … More “The time is always right to do what is right”
Homer arrived quite unexpectedly at Rev. Marjorie Davis’s home in early April. He was a fluffy little thing, cute and cuddly, in need of a home — but what was she to do with Homer? How could she help him?Marj is hardly what I would call a retired UCC minister. She’s always working on some … More Homer Found a Home
The Connecticut Forum’s Religion in America 2016 on September 29, 2016 kicks off the Forum’s 2016-2017 season. I’m looking forward to a lively discussion on “The changing role [of religion] in our culture, politics and lives.” It’s great opportunity to listen, learn and grow.Follow the link above to the Forum’s website for more information about the panelists, and to … More The Connecticut Forum’s Religion in America 2016
A scarlet, key-laden lanyard hung around Khadija Mohamud’s neck. The gold lettering was unmistakable: United States Marine Corps. My question obvious; her answer emotional. Khadija’s story quickly unfolded. “Two Marines were forgotten, left behind. I had to do what I had to do,” Khadija said recounting her unhesitatingly selfless call to action in saving two U.S. Marines in war torn … More Saving Children and Marines in Mogadishu
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