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Freedom Fugitives
I write on June 19th, or “Juneteenth”, the newest federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the day – June 19, 1865 –

An Apologetics of Memorial Day
The efficiency with which our culture translates any holiday into a marketing tool amazes me. Sometimes the translation comes easy
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Teaching Dante in Springtime
As I type, I can see the trees across the street. Mostly-gray-and-brown for months, this week they have begun to

With Me
I have written before about Bonnie-the-Dog, my faithful canine companion. She is the Ultimate Pet – a beautiful creature who
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Good Friday
Sunrise that day: Your own Creation displaying glory. But no joy for You; You stumbled, pain-wracked, through the story To

The Father Who Never Leaves Us
This weekend will mark the 20th anniversary of the global phenomenon known as “Orphan Sunday.” Celebrated on almost every continent,

Shannon Vowell
Author / Seeker