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Developing an Immunity to Religion?
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A few weeks ago, I received an odd invitation. Even today, Heather and I still wrestle with what they said. I was asked in no uncertain terms, to become a Christian. In fact, it was suggested that the invitation could be the answer to my question at the river only three days earlier. My question…
Dharma Lessons from a Newborn
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On January 19th, 2012, I became an uncle. Nathan was born a little over five pounds with all 10 fingers and all 10 toes. He seemed perfectly healthy. Except, he was born dead. My sister had a complicated pregnancy. I won’t go into details, but I will say that it was astonishing that Nathan even…
Our Congregation: A City on the Hill?
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…Or just a motley crew? What is a congregation anyway? Webster’s Dictionary states: 1) A: an assembly of persons; especially an assembly of persons met for worship and religious instruction. B: a religious community usually organized in a particular locality. I often refer to our growing virtual assembly as the “Congregation,” but according to the definition…
Karma: The Revolving Door
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I’m hesitant to write this post. Honestly, I don’t think I’m ready. As I sit in front of my tiny wooden statue of the Buddha, flanked by two candles, I cannot help but hear a faint whisper saying… “Time is now.” Siddhartha Gautama taught that our existence is conditioned by the past actions and thoughts of the universe…
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