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They Call it Grace

“So, what kind of success rate do you have?” I am meeting with the pastor of a medium sized church, part of [Really Huge Denomination]. We are in a quiet coffee shop, drinking $4 cups of coffee while talking about … Continue reading

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Relationship Problems

My friend John recently wrote a blog post in which he recounted a small scene from his day: On the way home, at the stop at the intersection of Gorman and Hillsborough Streets, the bus driver opened the door, and … Continue reading

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Loving Danny

My friend Danny* called last Monday morning and said he was passing blood. He told me he had thrown up blood yesterday. I told him to catch the bus and I would meet him at the Emergency Room at the … Continue reading

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What It Means To Be Homeless

Ever wonder what it means to be homeless? Here is a list of more than 30 things that you might not have considered. Continue reading

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Spending the Morning in Court

I sit in the courtroom, between a man who smells faintly of urine and the man who I am here to defend before the City of Raleigh. Way back in December of last year, he dared to bow his head … Continue reading

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