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G. Jeffrey MacDonald

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Posted by G. Jeffrey MacDonald 2 weeks 1 day ago
Soon after the Boston Marathon bombings, local Christian leaders stepped swiftly into the public eye, convening vigils and urging peaceful healing in the wake of senseless violence.But their public...
Posted by G. Jeffrey MacDonald 4 weeks 1 day ago
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings that left three dead and more than 260 injured, perhaps none face more significant adjustments or a longer road ahead than the 14 amputees who lost a limb....
Posted by G. Jeffrey MacDonald 4 weeks 6 days ago
Two days after the Boston Marathon bombings, Boston Medical Center chaplain Sister Maryanne Ruzzo was checking on staffers who’d been caring for the injured when she received a page. A bombing victim...
Posted by G. Jeffrey MacDonald 13 weeks 3 days ago
When disgruntled congregations have left hierarchical denominations such as the Episcopal Church, they’ve often lost property battles as civil courts ruled buildings and land are not theirs to keep....
Posted by G. Jeffrey MacDonald 14 weeks 6 days ago
Amy Lester has followed Jesus for decades, but her keen appreciation for his sacrifice on the cross came only recently when she started eating like the prophet Daniel.During Lent, which starts Feb....

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Socially responsible investing has morphed into a $2 trillion mainstream industry.