Monthly Letter

Dear Reconcilers, Thank you for your prayers and support as we continue showing the importance of Reconciliation. I asked ORM Chapter Leader Evelyne Burkhard, who is overseas, to give us an update on her reconciliation work. I want to share her letter with you and I hope you find it as inspirational as I did. …

Remember this Q & A? QUESTION: Which weighs more? A pound of feathers, or a pound of lead? ANSWER: Neither, they’re both a pound. Each human being has God-intended differences as identified by our unique chromosomal make-up, including special skills and interests. With God there is no favoritism regarding sex, ethnicity, education, generation or social…

Dear Reconcilers, This month I’m pleased to share Sheila Graham’s article on our unsung heroes.  My friend, on her way to celebrate Christmas with her family, was pulled over and waited nervously to learn why she was stopped. She had not had a ticket in all her years of driving. Shook up, she knew he…

Dear Reconcilers, This month’s thought-provoking letter is written by Tina Kuo Graham. In today’s culture, everything has become relative with no absolutes. Language is a good example. The very unique gift God gave to those whom He created in His image is now being misused and desecrated to where words like “progressive” actually means “regressive”…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…