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Faith and Doubt: A Reflection on Christmas
“God weeps with us so that we may one day laugh with him.” Jürgen Moltmann There was a time in my life that faith in God, for me the Christian God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit was something that I pretty … Continue reading
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The Long and Winding Road: My Journey to Life
“Ministry means the ongoing attempt to put one’s own search for God, with all the moments of pain and joy, despair and hope, at the disposal of those who want to join this search but do not know how.” Henri Nouwen … Continue reading
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Contemplating the Past, Present and Future: The Third Anniversary of Leaving Iraq
“It is well that war is so terrible, or we should get too fond of it.” Robert E. Lee I began my flight home from the Middle East three years ago today. Three years ago I could not imagine … Continue reading
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Introduction to “I Believe please Help Me Believe: The Apostle’s Creed for those Who Struggle with Faith”
“God weeps with us so that we may one day laugh with him.” Jürgen Moltmann This is the first of a series of essays on the topic of doubt and faith related to the Apostle’s Creed. There was a time in … Continue reading
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