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2017-02-04T17:47:23-05:00

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Why I’ve Said Nothing About Bowling Green

Last updated on: February 4, 2017 at 5:47 pm By John O'Keefe

Let our voices be voices that challenge the status quo; let our voices be voices that challenge those who abuse; let our voices challenge those seeking to harm others... Read more

2017-01-25T13:07:39-05:00

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Love is Going Deeper

Last updated on: January 25, 2017 at 1:07 pm By John O'Keefe

There is nothing deeper in scripture then love; with the exception of learning to live in love, and building honest relationships. The law’s not going deeper, it’s getting off track. Read more

2017-01-24T17:46:09-05:00

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DC Meets DC: Welcome To htraE

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:46 pm By John O'Keefe

The point I desire to make here is that on htraE they live by a code, called the Bizarro Code... Read more

2017-01-23T11:42:39-05:00

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Sharing Your Voice

Last updated on: January 23, 2017 at 11:42 am By John O'Keefe

Speaking out against injustice, and discrimination, isn’t a guarantee that your voice will change anything. But not speaking out against injustice, and discrimination, is a guarantee that your silence will change nothing. Read more

2017-01-20T14:48:49-05:00

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How Is Trump’s Inauguration “Historic”?

Last updated on: January 20, 2017 at 2:48 pm By John O'Keefe

Why? Because I don't think it means what they think it means. Read more

2017-01-09T16:14:41-05:00

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The Confessions of a Pastor

Last updated on: January 9, 2017 at 4:14 pm By John O'Keefe

Over my time in Ordained Ministry I’ve had some amazing highs, and some dramatic lows. I’ve seen churches I serve grow in numbers, and service to the community; I’ve seen churches I served fall in numbers, focusing inward, ignoring the community at large. When churches declined in membership, and become inward focused, I’ve always taken those failures personally. Taking them personally isn’t because I failed, but because, more often than not, others told me I failed, and placed the blame... Read more

2017-01-08T15:37:34-05:00

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As a Sissy, I’m Not Excited About Trump’s America

Last updated on: January 8, 2017 at 3:37 pm By John O'Keefe

Because, and this is just my point of view, neither Trump, or the Republicans, have anything to offer except division, and submission of the people. Read more

2016-12-31T16:20:14-05:00

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The Difference Between a Bar, and a Church

Last updated on: December 31, 2016 at 4:20 pm By John O'Keefe

One day, while speaking to a gathering of people, The Naked Jesus was confronted by a church member who asked, “What if... Read more

2016-12-29T20:29:12-05:00

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We All Know A Richard

Last updated on: December 29, 2016 at 8:29 pm By John O'Keefe

We All Know A Richard: This story is not what you think - read it, if you like a twist. Read more

2016-12-29T12:08:42-05:00

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Doctrine Is A Detractor From The Divine

Last updated on: December 29, 2016 at 12:08 pm By John O'Keefe

Doctrine can never be expressed in terms of love, grace, acceptance, forgiveness, or care – doctrine is not something that drives the heart with passion, Doctrine will never be an attractor to the Divine. Doctrine, in fact, can be a detractor from living the teachings of Jesus. Read more

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