Category: Pastor John
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Down 29, Still Not Defeated: What the NBA Finals Reveals About Surviving Life
The Context Anybody who knows me understands that I am a diehard Celtics fan. They are my team and I will stick by them regardless of the outcome. So, it may come as a surprise to hear that in the 2026 NBA finals run, I was rooting for the New…
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Entering Pentecost: A (post) Easter Reflection
As Easter has passed and we enter the season of Pentecost I have continued to think about the state of our community and the world. Like so many of you, my heart is heavy. I have spent much of my time pondering the ethics of God – what does it…
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Reflecting on Collective Lament
Lately, writing has been hard for me. I have struggled to figure out exactly what to put on the page and how to articulate my thoughts and feelings around a bevy of topics. As I write this now, that feeling remains. However, as I think back on our recent gathering,…
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