How do we distinguish between what is true or characteristic about a people or a culture, and what is a stereotype? This is a question that I ask myself periodically as I catch myself and others labeling an entire people group, nationality, gender or social class on account of a few interactions with people from …
So I just started reading this really amazing book, Tattoos on the Heart by a Catholic Priest named Gregory Boyle. Granted I am only 27 pages into the book but I am already thoroughly impressed and inspired by his faith, commitment to the Lord, and love for people. Father Boyle works with Latino gangs in …
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In Luke 10, a very snooty lawyer wanted to challenge Jesus and asked him what he needed to do to inherit eternal life. Jesus responded by asking him what the law said to which the lawyer responded - Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all …
Out of my kitchen window stands these tall trees that stretch up into the sky and pierce the clouds with their many leaves and branches. I am not sure how many are out there, a mere glance tells me at least a hundred but I am just not sure.What is certain is that they are …
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