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Why Another Peace Fest?

by Alan Delery The last Peace Fest that I was involved with was the Algiers Peace Fest in  2017. With my guidance, the event was developed by a group of high school students to fulfill their service hour requirements. After the Peace Fest,…
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Imagine

by Alan Delery Today, I would like you to imagine a person who lives well, treats others fairly and keeps good relationships. As you imagine this person, I want you to begin to notice how it feels in your body, when you are around them. Take…
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Listen

By Alan Delery “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given--and you will receive even more.” Mark 4:24 In the above quote, Jesus was telling His disciples the benefit…

Quick Draw

by Alan Delery As I reflect on my prayer to build my connection with others throughout my community, I consider the diversity of its citizens. We have racial, ethnic, economic, gender, educational, political diversity. The list goes on.  This…

Quiet Down!

By Alan Delery I begin by saying, “I like checklist.” They help me to be more productive in my day and give me a sense of accomplishment by the end of the day. I’ve made a point of creating a checklist each day since I’ve been “Staying…
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Calling All Humans

By Alan Delery This message is for EVERYONE that has breath. (Stop and take a moment and notice if you are breathing.) If you are breathing then I'm talking to you. Next, I want you to think about everyone you know that is breathing and make…

The True Story of How I Discovered Nonviolent Solutions

Guest Post by Bob Kuhn (Positive Impact Board Member) I've only been to jail once in my life. When I was 19 years old, I was arrested for disturbing the peace through fighting. The incident seems pretty funny now but wasn't very funny at…