Monthly Letter

April 2024 Monthly Letter

Dear Reconcilers, This month’s letter is written by Willard High, Pastor Emeritus of The Shepherd’s Community Church in Harvey, Illinois. We hope you benefit from his sage advice and put these words into action. The Power of a Good Example Our world has changed dramatically since my graduation from high school in 1968. My mother…

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March 2024 Monthly Letter

Dear Reconcilers, Our guest writer this month is Sheila Graham. Sheila shares her perspective on walking in harmony with others on our spiritual journey. Only Us Almost every Saturday I join a few friends for dinner. Unlike me, my friends have lived here for years, some born and raised in the area. A couple of my…

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February 2024 Monthly Letter

Dear Reconcilers, In this letter contributing writer Mike Feazell reminds us of the importance of African-American History Month.  Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) has been called the father of Black history. A 1912 graduate of Harvard University, Woodson helped found The Journal of Negro History in 1916 and Negro History Week in February, 1926, an annual…

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January 2024 Monthly Letter

Dear Reconcilers, As the new year begins, we are pleased to share an inspiring perspective on forgiveness by Grace Fox, who was a guest speaker at the 2023 Connecting & Bonding Conference in Southern California.  Forgiveness: What It Is, What It Is Not As Christ’s followers, we agree that forgiveness is non-negotiable, right? (Colossians 3:13)…

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December 2023 Monthly Letter

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…

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November 2023 Monthly Letter

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…

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October 2023 Monthly Letter

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…

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September 2023 Monthly Letter

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…

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August 2023 Monthly Letter

Dear Reconcilers, This month’s letter is titled The Three C’s of Peace by Willard High. We hope you enjoy his thoughtful message. Although we are as different as snowflakes, we share things in common—we like excitement, whatever that means to us individually, and we all crave peace. Destructive wars have been fought throughout history in…

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July 2023 Monthly Letter

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…

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