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Sometimes faith seems complicated because life is complicated. Sometimes faith seems easy because life is beautiful. Saint Paul said the secret to contentment, no matter the circumstances, is the presence of God—Grace and Peace.

Some of my favorite people of goodwill are people who have worked hard at exorcising unclean spirits and calling forth a Higher Power. They often say, “Practice not perfection” as a way to talk about the process of getting in touch with Grace and Peace through spiritual practice.

“Practice not perfection” is a mantra I like for religious faith as well. It reminds me that Grace and Peace are by-products of practice; not rewards to be pursued.

 

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Rest In Peace. Rise In Power
Rest In Peace. Rise In Power

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To Life
To Life

At family gatherings I’ve become the dedicated prayer giver before eating. Not long ago I offered a Protestant preface to my wife’s Catholic family before offering a blessing. “I’m the only person here who does not speak French and Haitian Creole...and for that I’m grateful.

A Blessing For The Men of Color Initiative at Wagner College
A Blessing For The Men of Color Initiative at Wagner College

“There has never been a better time to be young, gifted, and black. ...except for your cousins who helped elect Barack Obama President of the United States of America; ...and your Parents who saw the Williams Sisters, Tiger Woods, and Micheal Jordan change athletics forever; ...and

Martin Malzahn connects stories of faith to movies, and poetry; sees in supermarkets the supernatural; and is grateful for traditional expressions of spirituality.

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