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Dear Reconciler, As 2023 comes to an end, I am happy to share the following good news with you… There are no countries fighting each other. No one is stealing and looting. There are no random shootings, and murder has ceased. People have gotten rid of their guns. Hate crimes have stopped. States have come…

Dear Reconcilers, I am pleased to share Sheila Graham’s thoughts on becoming more aware and appreciative of the many people in our community who serve us each day. Jannice and I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Everyday Servants You mean you don’t wash and iron all these clothes before you sell…

Dear Reconcilers, This month our guest writer is Willard High, Pastor Emeritus of The Shepherd’s Community Church in Harvey, Illinois. We are honored to share Pastor Willard’s perspective with you. Destructive Barriers Barriers can be beneficial – keeping us safe from harm, trouble, contamination, even death. I love Yosemite National Park. During one visit in…

Dear Reconcilers,  This month our guest writer is Dr. Mike Feazell. Mike is a long-time friend and the author of Liberation of the Worldwide Church of God (Zondervan: 2001). Vive la Difference! Have you ever noticed that we humans seem to be automatically fearful and distrustful of anyone who is different from us? We usually…

Dear Reconcilers, This month’s letter is titled Holy Spirit Reconciliation by Tina Graham. We hope you enjoy her perspective. Have you ever wondered if the Holy Spirit were to leave you, would you notice it? Jesus Christ said to His disciples: “Truly, truly I say to you, the one who believes in Me, the works…

Dear Reconcilers, February was Black History Month so I decided to listen to an old interview of Rosa Parks. The United States Congress refers to Rosa Parks as the “first lady of civil rights” because in 1955, she refused to give up her bus seat in the “colored” section so a white man could sit…

Dear Reconcilers, Our guest writer this month is Shelia Graham. Shelia shares things that can keep us divided as a country. When Words Become Labels In high school, you are labeled. You’re a nerd or a jock or a loser with a big L or worse, a druggie. Using words as labels doesn’t end in high school.…

Dear Reconcilers, This month I asked Tom Pickett to share an update on how his Ministry of Reconciliation is making a difference. A Time to Reconcile The ministry of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Fort Worth, Texas produces a video program called “A Time to Reconcile.” This ministry began in 2011 when we decided to…

Dear Reconcilers,  This month our guest writer is Dr. Mike Feazell. Mike is a long-time friend and the author of Liberation of the Worldwide Church of God (Zondervan: 2001). “The Power of Small Things” by J. Michael Feazell When Curtis asked me to write this for the March ORM newsletter, I asked if he had…