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Pam Robison
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I wear many hats--wife, mother, grandmother...organist, composer, church musician...writer, blogger...minister, spiritual companion... I enjoy interacting with people of varying backgrounds and perspectives--that's how we learn!
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · 4d
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Is this really what we want to see from future leaders?
Yesterday a news story broke with some leaked texts from a chat room frequented by leaders of the New York, Kansas, Arizona, and Vermont chapters of Young Republicans. The texts were horrifying! Is…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · 13d
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Is this our Kristallnacht?
Kristallnacht…the night when the cruelty and violence of Germany’s hatred of Jewish families was put on full display for everyone to see. It happened on November 9-10, 1938. Nazi parami…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · 18d
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Listen up!!
Damn it, folks! I rarely swear, but I am so tired of shouting into the void…of seeing people ignore warning signs…of discovering that people I thought I knew (and love and respected) are buying int…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · 20d
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The idolization of Christianity…
I wasn’t sure at first if “idolization” was a real word (it is)—but it seemed the best way to describe what I have seen unfortunately happening in Christianity. We have taken the two foundations of…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Sep 16
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Violence is not the answer
I’ve been thinking about the events of this last week…with a broken heart. Violence is NEVER the answer. We can—and will—disagree with each other. There is nothing wrong with that. We come from dif…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Sep 15
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None of us are one-dimensional…
Sometimes when I’ve finished a movie or a book, I find myself thinking that a particular character is very one-dimensional. There are no nuances to their actions or their words. But that does…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Sep 11
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Remembering…have we learned anything?
Twenty-four years ago I remember walking into work and seeing a number of my co-workers gathered around a TV in the lunchroom. I paused to see what I thought was a replay of a news story I was just…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Sep 9
What’s “The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back” All About?
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What’s “The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back” All About?
Enough is Enough
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Sep 9
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The names we use matter
Many of us can probably remember a rhyme we used to say when we were young and someone said something hurtful to us: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.”…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Sep 3
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Where are the prophetic voices?
When I was younger, I enjoyed listening to Simon & Garfunkel. I found their songs to be a commentary on society–and especially “The Sound of Silence.” There was a line at the …
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Aug 29
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Hey, 2nd amendment supporters…
Over the last twenty years or so, every time there has been a school shooting or any other event that has triggered discussion of possible gun-control laws, there has been a constant refrain from m…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Aug 27
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No more prayers
Another day…another school shooting…more thoughts and prayers. We have been through this time and time again–and too many families are paying the price. Yes, there are a number of…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Aug 22
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Where are we going?
Every morning I wake up wondering what formerly unbelievable news I’m going to see. I don’t recognize my country. I don’t recognize many people I thought I knew. I don’t und…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Aug 21
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We cannot let history be rewritten
In the last day or two, Donald Trump has ranted about how museums (particularly the Smithsonian) portray our history. It would be nice if everything was bright and sunny…but no one’s hi…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Aug 18
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I keep thinking things can’t get worse…
I don’t really like waking up in the morning any more…because I don’t really want to see how much lower we have sunk in this country. But I also realize that feeling that way is p…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Aug 11
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Honoring our veterans
Donald Trump has frequently and loudly proclaimed his support for America’s military. However… In the last few days, his administration has announced that transgender troops who have se…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Aug 8
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The challenge of finding hope
A couple of days ago I shared with someone an important–but rather depressing–analysis of the current situation in the United States. When I had finished reading it, the response was, &…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Aug 4
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Jul 31
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We just need to listen
There have been loud cries from both sides of the political spectrum, calling for the Epstein files to be released…and those involved in the abuse to be named and brought to justice. I agree …
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Jul 29
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Who am I?
I am a woman who wears many hats and inhabits many roles: Me Wife Mother Grandmother Sister Minister / spiritual companion Organist / pianist Writer Composer Niece Daughter Retiree Person with a so…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Jul 25
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Flipping tables, anyone?
We tend to think of Jesus as being “meek and mild”…calm and soothing. And yes, he was calming and comforting. He was gentle with children–and with the vulnerable and hurting…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Jul 22
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Where IS the church?
I don’t like confrontation. I never have. I’ve spent much of my life quietly going along so as not to make waves. But what I am seeing around me now simply does not allow me to remain q…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Jul 17
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Need to get stories straight
When I was a kid, I knew it was always better to tell the truth. That way I didn’t have to worry about keeping my stories (also known as lies) straight. I don’t know any of us who hasn&…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Jul 13
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“Here am I…send me.”
In the Bible, Isaiah is a significant prophet. His words challenge his people both with judgment on the behavior of the people and a call to repentance. After those words, he also offers messages o…
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Pam Robison @pamr47.bsky.social · Jul 8
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To find joy…
It would be very easy to get caught up in cynicism and negativity from reading or listening to the news today…and there are valid reasons for concern. But getting stuck in those feelings does…
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