
Authentic Faith & Vibrant Democracy

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Mister Rodgers took his natural innate skills and made them an art. He made a generational difference, positively touching people, even society overall. Now, in our political and health chaos, we benefit from remembering what Rodgers taught us. There is…
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Will There Be an Election in the Fall?
Will there be an election in the fall? Not necessarily, not if you go by what Trump says and does. He will not accept the reality of losing. So, he will work to control the election by any available means,…
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A Tale of Two Zoom Meetings
Yesterday I attended two zoom meetings, one originating out of Detroit, and one out of Lansing. The contrast was stark. The difference in the way they broached racial disparity, a pandemic within the pandemic, was startling. For Detroit, these zooms…
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Hate and Fear Still Thrive in the Michigan Petri Dish
In the streets of Lansing Michigan, Trump’s “real Americans” were out in force on Wednesday, April 15th. At the Michigan State Capitol, these “real Americans” took a stand to show they are above the law (like Trump), and showed their…
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“Daring Greatly”, by Brene Brown
Daring Greatly is a bestseller that helps people gain practical insights on how to be themselves. It’s categorized as self-help. However, the help available via Daring Greatly is based on being connected with others. The concepts are applicable across personal…