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July 2026
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It is time for the USA to celebrate its 250th birthday. Happy Independence Day to my US readers.
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Independence. It is such a powerful concept.
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Let me tell you right now. I am very grateful that I was born in the United States. The US Constitution is definitely the best human system going. The first amendment protects our freedom. It says,
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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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That is amazing, especially considering that every other government in the world was run by the tyranny of one person or an elite group.
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As I to grow deeper in the love of God and my horizons expand I am continually exposed to the stories of so many people in the United States who don’t experience the same kind of freedom and independence that my social location affords me.
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As a pastor and professor of spiritual formation how can I reconcile this disparity?
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I pray that you will find moments of rest and restoration during the month of July. Stay tuned for my Art of Ordinary Time livestreams coming your way.
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Sharing this journey with you,
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The Art of Ordinary Time
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Ordinary Time is a season in the liturgical calendar when we focus on living a life of discipleship in the everyday rhythms of life.Summer 2026 I am dedicating much of my energy during the summer of 2026 to focus on discipleship. This is the core of Ordinary Time. I am writing a new course for Faith+Lead Academy called Leading Discipleship …
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