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Religion and Politics

How do we separate religion and politics? I think Jesus would tell us to do our duty in each sphere. On the religious side of the

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Unless…

We all think it is important to do important things. Most of us can remember some big thing in our lives that took all of

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Bill's Current Thoughts on Faith, Society, and Where We are Headed

Triple Grief

I’ve been thinking a lot about grief lately. A sweet sixteen-year-old relative of mine passed away suddenly in September. My dog died at the end

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Poem: After the Riots

I’d like to see the rain come Gentle and warm Reviving the chipmunk Our dog killed last week Or healing the nation Grieving its inability

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The Problem with Debt

“Are you in debt so as to embarrass the ministry?” There is a reason for that question. Integrity is integrity. When we are in severe

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From Bill's Traveling Notebooks....

A Sneak Peak

In my novel, “Martha Finds Rest,” I retell the story of the first Easter. When I get to the part where Jesus visits the upper

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Bill's Bookshelf

A Sneak Peak

In my novel, “Martha Finds Rest,” I retell the story of the first Easter. When I get to the part where Jesus visits the upper

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