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February 19, 2015

A Mother’s Grief; A Father’s Pain

Three hours south of Cairo, in a small town rarely heard of until this past Sunday, families grieve. Thirteen of …

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Published on February 19, 2015 05:50

February 18, 2015

Reflections from 37,000 feet

“Ladies and Gentleman. We have now turned off the ‘fasten your seatbelt’ sign and you are free to move about …

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Published on February 18, 2015 05:14

February 17, 2015

Remember Their Names

I look at the picture and read through the names. 21 in all. They feel familiar, though rusty, on my …

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Published on February 17, 2015 06:17

February 16, 2015

The ISIS Definition of Who Lives and Who Dies

The People of the Cross I woke to the news that 21 Coptic Christians from Egypt were beheaded by ISIS …

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Published on February 16, 2015 05:32

February 14, 2015

Wrapping up the Week – February 14, 2015

For those who follow Communicating Across Boundaries regularly, you know that I am buried under seven feet of snow. We …

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Published on February 14, 2015 06:40

February 13, 2015

A Word about Kindness

A word about Kindness by Robynn Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. It’s not a day I really grew up celebrating. I …

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Published on February 13, 2015 06:10

February 12, 2015

Seven Feet Under

Boston and surrounding areas are literally buried in snow. The entire public transportation system – commuter rails, subway, trolleys, ferries …

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Published on February 12, 2015 06:24

February 11, 2015

Hospitality – and a Trust Fund

Hospitality—and a Trust Fund by Robynn. Today concludes the miniseries on Hospitality. If you haven’t had a chance to read …

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Published on February 11, 2015 05:53

February 9, 2015

Toward a Fellowship of Suffering

When my children were small and they got hurt they would comerunning to me, tears streaming down their faces. And …

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Published on February 09, 2015 12:35

Hospitality – A Humble Primer Part 2

Friends – today we continue with the Hospitality series by Robynn. If you missed the first part click here. We …

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Published on February 09, 2015 07:05