Leo Brown: Grace is real, attainable
and free – all we have to do is accept it

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Last week I wrote about decision verses feeling when it comes to embracing faith. I had a couple of responses asking about the role of grace in the faith equation. I by no means meant to exclude the sheer essentiality …

Campbellsville University students attend
Christian Student Leadership conference

Two Campbellsville University students, Emily Shultz of Mt. Sterling, Ky., and Joseph Yates of Shepherdsville, Ky., attended the Christian Student Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., hosted by the National Association of Evangelicals. “The conference was amazing to say the …

Campbellsville Univ. theology school to take
‘Apostles and Epistles’ tour of Turkey, Greece

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By Natasha Janes Special to KyForward The Campbellsville University School of Theology has planned a 14-day inspirational tour of Turkey and Greece May 12-25. The trip is called “Apostles and Epistles,” and is being hosted by Dr. Scott …

Leo Brown: If we break the cycle of chasing
feelings, we can learn to discern God’s will

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Is faith a feeling or a decision? I think the same question could, and certainly has been, asked of love. Faith and love are intertwined in a number of ways, the most important of which, I believe, lies in the …

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, try
this six-session study of “Compassion”

The Rev. Marian Taylor of the Kentucky Council of Churches shares this message as Valentine’s Day apaproaches, reminding us that compassion is the true spirit of the day: A new six-session study of Compassion is available here. Each …

Rabbi Marc: Sadly reflecting on artistry of life
and the music of pauses between the notes

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I buried my older brother Thursday. David was my best friend for the 51 years that I have walked this earth. I owe a lot to my brother. If it were not for him, I might not have graduated …

Reverend to hold workshop based
on new book at Christ Church Cathedral

The Rev. Dr. John Philip Newel will be in Lexington, March 16 – 18 for a workshop based on his newest book, “A New Harmony The Spirit, The Earth and The Human Soul”. The workshop will take place at Christ …

Rabbi Marc: Sing the songs of your heart
and blend with others in beautiful harmony

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Music is the prayer of our soul. Abraham Joshua Heschel put into concrete words the truth that so many of us have always known deep within. A worship experience with great music and an average sermon is a great service. …

Leo Brown: All Christians, not just Catholics,
should be concerned about federal mandate

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What if you had a deeply held belief that was suddenly threatened by an act of federal law, how would you react? What if this issue was so foundational to your faith that you feared your church could potentially be …

Rabbi Marc: We all live and we all die,
but ‘dance’ in between is never predictable

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Last week was tough. On Tuesday, I lost three people. A dear friend suffering from ALS passed, and I had to struggle between the pain of our loss and the blessing that he did not suffer longer. We lost the …