Treat People Like Angels
Bruce Epperly
January 26, 2023
Reflect Mystic and activist Dorothy Day remarked that “I speak to people as if they were angels.” See the best in others, be the best
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Rev. Dr. Bruce G. Epperly has served as a congregational pastor, university chaplain, professor, and seminary administrator for over forty years. He is currently Senior Pastor of South Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Centerville, Massachusetts. He is the author of more than fifty books on practical theology, ministry, and spirituality, healing and wholeness, and process theology, including Walking with Francis of Assisi: From Privilege to Activism, The Mystic in You: Discovering a God-filled World, the award-winning Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry, and Mystics in Action: Twelve Saints for Today. He lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with his wife Rev. Dr. Katherine Gould Epperly, his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
What Gift Will I Bring?
Bruce Epperly
January 8, 2023
Reflect The Magi brought gifts to the holy child. I want to bring gifts to Jesus as well. Making my life a gift to others
A New Year’s Blessing
Bruce Epperly
January 1, 2023
Reflect Legendary UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold gave a prayer that describes the New Year: “For all that has been—thanks! For all that shall be—yes!”
Pressing On Toward the Goal
Bruce Epperly
December 17, 2022
Reflect When I have a vision of the far horizons of my life, I can choose actions that support my values and help others. When
Be On God’s Side
Bruce Epperly
December 4, 2022
In our personal lives and in our politics, let us strive to follow God’s way rather than our own self-interests. Let’s put the common good—God’s realm of Shalom—ahead of power and politics.
What Needs Decluttering?
Bruce Epperly
November 14, 2022
Spiritual decluttering frees our calendars and spirits so that we have the time and energy to nurture our own talents and the gifts of others.
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