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Paul Graves

In March 2026, Paul will have completed 30 years as a faith/values writer, and he has plans to keep writing! After almost 37 years in Sandpoint, ID, Paul and his wife moved to Hillsboro, OR in March 2025, to be close to their son and family. They live in a retirement community, where Paul’s professional back as a retired United Methodist pastor and also a retired geriatric social worker, have been welcomed and are grist for the writing-mill on matters of spirituality, politics and aging.
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The humor in our eyes: How laughter heals more than vision

Explore how laughter connects our bodies and spirits—from the humors in our eyes to the healing power of humor in coping with pain, protest, and everyday life
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When resistance is an act of faith, grace

Resistance is both persistent and growing against actions and policies of the Trump administration, against actions of state legislatures and even school boards.
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Why certainty might be the real enemy of peace

Certainty becomes the enemy of peace when it silences doubt. True peace allows both fear and love to shape understanding.
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What prophets would you share breakfast with?

Join an imaginary breakfast with five prophets, who served justice humbly with their powerful legacies and transformative wisdom.
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The old man in the mirror just called me ‘kid’

When the author doesn't recognize his aging face in the mirror, he decides to embrace it. He knows aging is a journey of accepting who he is in the moment.
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“Christ in the Rubble” teaches Christians to embrace the scandal of the manger

Uncover the cultural contradiction of keeping Christ in Christmas. Explore the powerful image of 'Christ in the Rubble' and its significance to the scandal of the manger and its significance.
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What is prophetic hope? More than wishful thinking – Learning from MLK and biblical prophets

Discover the transformative potential of hope. Learn how hope, beyond wishful thinking, can inspire action and drive long-term social change.
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