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A Dangerous Temptation
Temptation. The word itself sounds good doesn’t it? It rolls off your tongue in a languid sort of manner, makes the corners of your mouth turn up in a smile. Like the cleverest of enemies it draws us in, promises … Continue reading
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How high’s the bar?
Sunday I was struck by a convergence of thought. It happens to me every now and then – perhaps it’s a personal problem. This time – what came into focus was one of those deep truths of scripture that too … Continue reading
Calling it–No Convergence tonight
It’s official, the Snowpocalypse is almost upon us! Ok, it might not be that bad but driving conditions have a good chance of at least getting pretty icy. Despite the mountain boy in me that wants to taunt the elements … Continue reading
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Freedom
Freedom is a popular, powerful word and yet amorphous concept. Everybody wants it. Great stories and movies are made about it. It inspires movements that overthrow governments. Yet while we commonly desire it, we can desire its use in radically … Continue reading
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Remembering Haiti
Posted on May 8, 2011 On one of the first days we were at Foison, I was taking a break in the shade and I remember turning around to see at least a full classroom of children running up from … Continue reading
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A Key Ingredient
Posted on May 10, 2011 I recently had the privilege to travel to Haiti and spend time in relationship and construction with the people of Foison, Haiti. Though the area was not directly affected by last January’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake, … Continue reading
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All the cool kids are doing it…
Posted on June 20, 2011 by Carly Thank you to everyone who came up to the table to buy a t-shirt or sticker, or even just to talk about Haiti! George got his shirt, too! I expect to see some … Continue reading
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Pulling back the curtain on the world of Revelation
This fall we took a look at the book of Revelation. The Apostle John jumps into the cultural discussion of ideas around truth, beauty, hope, evil, good, what is possible, who or what is worthy of our trust, what’s in … Continue reading
Partners in Hope: Haiti
In 2009, University Presbyterian Church’s young adult community – Convergence – met a community called Foison. Foison is a small village located in the mountains in northwest Haiti. Foison has a church with a primary school, high school, and vocational … Continue reading
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Partners In Hope: August ‘11
August 23, 2011 by Carly I hope you have heard the story of how UPC has become attached to a village called Foison in Northwest Haiti. If you haven’t, take a minute to explore this blog. This story is 30 … Continue reading
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