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    Holy Love
    jfuller31
    • May 10, 2021
    • 2 min

    Holy Love

    I find myself amazed that this is the last of my weekly reflections to share with you. Shall I write some “last” words before I retire to...
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    Perfection, redefined
    jfuller31
    • May 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Perfection, redefined

    The end of the semester is upon us with both relief and alarm. If you are like me, you have so much to accomplish, deadlines to meet,...
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    Eternal Time
    jfuller31
    • Apr 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Eternal Time

    I’m not sure about you--well, actually, I have heard this from some of you--but time is imminently strange right now. The pandemic has...
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    Truth's freedom
    jfuller31
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    Truth's freedom

    What are you afraid of? Dare I even ask this, given how much there is to fear, dread, or worry about? What are we NOT afraid of? There is...
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    An April Blessing
    jfuller31
    • Apr 13, 2021
    • 2 min

    An April Blessing

    The days of Holi celebrations, the Festive Easter celebrations, Passover recollections fresh in our hearts, and in the new season of...
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    Power to Live
    jfuller31
    • Apr 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    Power to Live

    It’s Easter, a forty-day season in addition to a day, in my own church. And while I speak from my own Christian tradition, as always,...
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    Every Sacred Day
    jfuller31
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    Every Sacred Day

    This week is an especially holy week, with the unusual conjunction of three major world celebrations of Judaism, Christianity, and...
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    Meaning Enough
    jfuller31
    • Mar 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    Meaning Enough

    The weekly email in which Vice President Dooley links this reflection claims that I am helping us make meaning. That may be true for you...
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    Let the broken be
    jfuller31
    • Mar 16, 2021
    • 3 min

    Let the broken be

    Last week I was part of a virtual conference for University Chaplains and Spiritual Life Professionals. Instead of our annual in-person...
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    What in the world?
    jfuller31
    • Mar 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    What in the world?

    Last week I walked my dog down the street to the corner and back. When I got home, I could remember little to nothing about the time. I...
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    A little rain
    jfuller31
    • Mar 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    A little rain

    A number of years ago I spent 5 weeks in Zimbabwe pursuing a research project on post war spirituality. I lined up interviews with many...
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    The Power of 1 Intentional Hour
    Allison Pelyhes
    • Feb 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Power of 1 Intentional Hour

    During my time in undergrad, I took planning to the extreme. I had a step-by-step morning routine and reminders on every hour. My planner...
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    A blessing perspective
    jfuller31
    • Feb 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    A blessing perspective

    Today’s reflection comes from Reinhold Neibuhr (1892–1971) public theologian and Professor at Union Theological Seminar for more than 30...
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    Remember you are dust
    jfuller31
    • Feb 15, 2021
    • 2 min

    Remember you are dust

    Children’s book spoiler alert! I have many warm memories reading the children’s book The Monster at the End of this book with my son Sam....
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    God in the interruptions
    jfuller31
    • Jan 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    God in the interruptions

    I am participating in the President Book's Kick Some Glass reading and discussion group. In one of the chapters, the authors quote Dana...
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    Bidden or Unbidden
    jfuller31
    • Jan 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Bidden or Unbidden

    This morning I learned of a friend and colleague, who died of Covid. Jim Pitts was a long time chaplain who encouraged me many times...
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    The gifts of being alone
    jfuller31
    • Jan 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    The gifts of being alone

    I startled myself this morning remembering a large group event a year ago, surprised to find that, back then, we gathered in groups, went...
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    Stars to Guide Us
    Guest Contributor
    • Jan 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    Stars to Guide Us

    I have had a hard time getting back to work, getting my mind and heart organized after a couple of weeks off. The rest and detachment...
    55 views0 comments
    A Year of Gratitude
    Guest Contributor
    • Nov 24, 2020
    • 3 min

    A Year of Gratitude

    Many of my friends have decided that the year 2020 is a no good, awful, bad, terrible year. I’m not saying it’s been a walk in the park,...
    111 views0 comments
    We Need More Light
    Guest Contributor
    • Nov 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    We Need More Light

    The first day after Daylight Saving Time ended, it got dark at 4:30. I sat at my desk, finally getting something done, aghast as the...
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