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Stew for the Soul: Brunswick, Burgoo, and Booyah as America’s Communal Comfort Food

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  • Post published:April 21, 2025
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My first experience of Brunswick Stew came at a place that defied easy description – somewhere off the beaten path between Jackson and Milner, Georgia, far off any highway, and…

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Three Things I Learned at Valley Forge

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  • Post published:April 3, 2025
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Last week, I visited the Valley Forge National Historic Site – the legendary winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army in 1777–1778 – and came away with more than just…

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From Certainty to Wonder: The Preaching Journey of Dr. John L. Kipp

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  • Post published:March 24, 2025
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From certainty to wonder. From explanation to exploration. From theological system to spiritual journey. This is the arc of John L. Kipp’s preaching career, a long and faithful vocation that…

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Learning Fairness: How Hal Warheim Taught Me to Stand for Justice

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  • Post published:March 24, 2025
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I was rifling through old seminary papers the other day – looking for something entirely different – when I came across a copy of an old speech entitled A Prophecy…

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Read more about the article The Shower Quandary: How Often is Too Often (or Not Often Enough)?
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The Shower Quandary: How Often is Too Often (or Not Often Enough)?

  • Post author:mberwin@gmail.com
  • Post published:February 12, 2025
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Navigating the soapy seas of hygiene in a work-from-home world. It's funny how life throws you curveballs sometimes. Five years ago, the world was a very different place. Remember the…

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A New Tongue: The Joy of Learning Scottish Gaelic

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  • Post published:February 7, 2025
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There's something magical about learning a new language. It's like opening a door to a whole new world, a world of different sounds, different rhythms, and different ways of seeing…

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The Role of Introspection in Southern Rock 

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  • Post published:January 28, 2025
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Southern rock, a genre deeply rooted in the traditions of blues, country, and rock and roll, offers more than just powerful guitar riffs and energetic performances. At its core, Southern…

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Southern Rock: A Genre That Speaks to My Soul

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  • Post published:January 1, 2025
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Southern rock isn't just a genre of music for me; it's a deep connection to the heart and soul of where I come from. It's a blend of rock 'n'…

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