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Communion tears
In my 15 years as a pastor, I’ve seen a lot of watery eyes at the table.
by Isaac S. Villegas
Tears are a gift from God
They put us in touch with essential things that we know to be dear or wrong.
by Peter W. Marty
Consequences of a prank
When the vandals took Art’s gnome, they took his joy.
Church is the perfect place to cry
We embrace uninitiated visitors, rowdy children, and blue jeans. Why not tears?
by Heidi Haverkamp