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"MY ANTILIBRARY": A NEW POST ON MY FREE SUBSTACK PAGE

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"CRAWLING BACK TO YOU": INSIGHTS FROM TOM PETTY ON ANXIETY AND LOVE

The non-profit, A Faith that Does Justice, has published an article on Tom Petty’s song, “Crawling Back to You,” that first appeared in a shorter version on my Substack page, https://craigphillips.substack.com, as “The Weekly Word.” This revised contribution adds additional content relating the song to the Collect for the 8th Sunday after the Epiphany from the Book of Common Prayer. “CRAWLING…

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WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?'

“A Faith that Does Justice” has published another contribution of mine as the “Weekly Word.” This article of mine argues that Christians “discover who we are by discovering who Jesus is, and .we discover that the way to self-fulfillment in life is through self-denial. These paradoxes lie at the heart of the gospel.” Who do you say that I am

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NEW POST ON MY FREE SUBSTACK PAGE, “EVERYDAY LIFE: FLOURISHING IN THESE TIMES”

I hope you enjoy reading this. If you are already subscribed to this blog site, “In These Times,” please consider also subscribing to my new free Substack page.

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GOD'S GENEROSITY TO ALL

A Faith that Does Justice has published another contribution of mine as the “Weekly Word.” The article poses the question, why do the people of God often fail to appreciate, or even notice, God’s many blessings and be thankful for them? God’s Generosity to All

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MY SUBSTACK POST: “HEY, MICKEY MANTLE, CAN YOU SEE ME?“

I posted today on my childhood remembrances of the 1961 World Championship, New York, Yankees. I also suggest ways that we can recognize the people in our daily lives that we can easily overlook. If you would like to see more of this kind of writing, please subscribe to this blog and my slightly different Substack page: https://craigphillips.substack.com.

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“FOR GENTLENESS IN MY DEALINGS“

The non-profit, A Faith that does Justice, has published another contribution of mine about one of my favorite short prayers from the (Anglican) book, A St. Francis Prayer Book. It is entitled, “For gentleness in my dealings.” For Gentleness in my Dealings

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"EMPTY NOTEBOOKS": A NEW POST ON MY SUBSTACK PAGE, "EVERYDAY LIFE"

Here is the link to this post: https://craigphillips.substack.com/p/empty-notebooks-an-addiction To my readers of this blog, please read and subscribe to my new free Substack Blog, “Everyday Life: Flourishing in These Times.” I started this new blog as a way to reach a wider audience for my work. I will continue to post on this page. For some of my newest thoughts on a wide variety of topics,…

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THE BAPTISM OF JESUS AND OUR COVENANT WITH GOD AND ONE ANOTHER

The Baptism of Jesus and our Covenant with God and One Another The Boston non-profit, A Faith that Does Justice, has published another submission of mine. This meditation examines Jesus as the “Beloved Son” of God who as such faces a difficult life as did Isaac and Jacob who were also “beloved sons.” It connects this account with the Baptismal Covenant of the Episcopal Church in which a promise…

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MY NEW SUBSTACK PAGE: EVERYDAY LIFE: FLOURISHING IN THESE TIMES-- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!

Please read and subscribe to my new free Substack Blog, “Everyday Life: Flourishing in These Times.” I stared this new blog as a way to reach a wider audience for my work. I will continue to post on this page. For some of my newest thoughts on a wide variety of topics, however, please subscribe now to http://craigphillips.substack.com.

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RADICAL HOSPITALITY

Radical Hospitality Today the non-profit. A Faith that Does Justice, published my newest contribution, “Radical Hospitality.” This reflection examines Christian hospitality through the Rule of Benedict. Based on Jesus’ teachings, it says, “Let all guests who arrive be received as Christ himself. He will say, ‘I came as a guest and you welcomed me.’”

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“COSTLY GRACE”

Costly Grace Today the non-profit. A Faith that Does Justice, published my newest contribution urging Christians (and my secular audience as well) “to speak up and act whenever we see racism and intolerance in the world around us, that is, whenever we see an affront to the dignity of any human person.” I speak as a retired Episcopal priest and as a Professor of Religion, who has published…

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THE JOY OF WRITING WITH PENCILS

There’s something deeply satisfying about writing with a pencil. The gentle scratch against paper, the distinctive smell of the graphite, and the ability to erase and refine thoughts, make pencils an indispensable tool in my writing. When I write, I alternate between two loves: the soft scratch of pencils and the expressive flow of my fountain pens. Each brings a unique satisfaction. Having…

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REPOST: “THE LORD LIKES BLUE CHEESE”

The non-profit, A Faith that Does Justice,” has republished another widely read blogpost of mine from this site, “In These Times.” Here is the link to the repost: The Lord likes blue cheese 

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REPOST: THE LOAF KEEPER OF ALL CREATION

The non-profit, A Faith that Does Justice,” has republished a popular blogpost of mine that can be found elsewhere on this site, “In These Times.” Here is the link to the repost: The Loaf Keeper of All Creation

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HEALING, WHOLENESS, AND JUSTICE

This site features my writings on everyday life, but occasionally writing from my work as an Episcopal Priest. I am retired now from that work, but am still active as a blogger and an academic writer. The non-profit, A Faith that does Justice, has published my third contribution to their column, “The Weekly Word.” This post is the third of four columns that they have chosen to appear on their…

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EMBRACING WINTER MORNINGS: A COFFEE RITUAL

Photo by Benni Fish on Pexels.com This morning, I woke to the sharp chill of a New Hampshire winter. The thermometer at 6 a.m. read 1°F. Outside, a light layer of snow covered everything, softening the edges of the world in its quiet way. At this hour in Winter, just before sunrise, there is just enough light over the horizon to hint at the day ahead. I am wrapping my hands around a pottery mug…