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First Words

First Words

What does it mean to be a Christian plumber?

Most of us have nouns in common; it’s the adjectives that divide us.
by Peter W. Marty
February 18, 2022

First Words

Cultivating Christ-like compassion

We may feel compassion in our guts, but we learn it by practicing empathic solidarity.
by Peter W. Marty
February 4, 2022

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