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Sophie Lefens

Sophie Lefens is a recent graduate of Yale Divinity School. She lives in Texas, where she teaches and writes.

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Books

Toward a more generous way of thinking about dementia

Two very different books provide guidance for family, caregivers, and clergy.
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Books

Ross Gay’s fierce, radiant joy

To love the world as an American black man is a subversive act.
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First Person

Softly and tenderly Jesus is cutting a tiny monkey’s hair

I love the Del Parson Jesus. But it's the Monkey Jesus I need now.

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