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Seeing God in the Midst of the Storm
Then Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the Lord sent thunder and hail, and fire came down on the earth. And the Lord rained hail on the land of Egypt; there was hail with fire flashing continually in the midst of it, such heavy hail as had never fallen in all the land of… Continue reading
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Lenten Surprises
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is… Continue reading
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The End of an Era…
My president is black, my Lambo’s blue And I’ll be ***damned if my rims ain’t too My money’s light green and my Jordans light grey… – Young Jeezy feat. Nas, “My President”, The Recession, 2008 The above rap song was recorded shortly after then Sen. Barack Obama clinched enough delegates to secure the nomination of… Continue reading
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Hypocritical Outrage
You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye. – Matthew 7.5 (ESV) REFLECTION As time goes on, I find that my level toleration for blatant and unapologetic hypocrisy is fading to nothingness. This has become more evident… Continue reading
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Religious Diversity…Maybe
Below is a table and link to the Pew Research Center displaying racial diversity in American Christian faith groups. This is from 2014. I’m not confident that it has gotten better. My pessimism is due to an email I received from a colleague of mine. The article was another Pew Research Center poll of religiosity… Continue reading
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Veteran’s Day 2013 & The Faithfully Departed (10-11 NOV)
This Veteran’s Day is especially difficult for me. I will do what I have been doing since I returned from Afghanistan, attend the Annual Veteran’s Day Mass at Boston College. I’m excited for it. It is an opportunity to bring two of my loves (Boston College and the Army) together in one place. However, this… Continue reading
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Anglican Gang Warfare (6 AUG)
I guess I should have known from the jump that it will be messy. When I “jumped” from the Baptist tradition into the Anglican stream, it was as smooth as could be. I had some Baptist colleagues and associates angry with me. Some said I sold out. Others asked in hushed tones: “How can I… Continue reading
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Thoughts On An Athlete (8 JUL)
The following is a from an email exchange between some of my college fraternity brothers and associates. All are involved in some sort of work with the community/educational institutions. It began with an article from Fox New Corps contributor Jason Whitlock found here. Upon reading Whitlock’s article, I do share the sediments of both my… Continue reading
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Busy, but Convicted! (20 JUNE)
Sorry for the delay in posting. Things have been quite busy. Military duty and my ministerial responsibilities have increased. As time goes on, I realize that I am indeed called to this work. Regardless of how tired, frustrated, and beat down I am, I can think of nothing else I have genuine joy in doing!… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: “Inferno” (21 MAY)
On 14 MAY 2013, international best-selling author Dan Brown released his sixth book, Inferno. The book marks the return of Harvard Professor Robert Langdon in yet another symbol twisting, religious mystery full of shock and awe. Inferno is the fourth Robert Langdon book (Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol). Below is… Continue reading
Rev'd James M. Hairston 