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The Law of the Vital Few

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here In 1906, the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto noticed something interesting. As a rule, 80% of the peas that he harvested from his garden came from just 20% of the pea pods. Pareto also happened to know that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by only 20% of the population. And… Read more »

The Holy Catholic Church

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the season of Lent, we’re taking a close look at the Apostles’ Creed – one of the earliest and most concise summaries of what followers of Jesus believe. A quarter century ago Tom Smith, a pastor in South Africa, was on the fast track. Using his entrepreneurial spirit and ministry leadership gifts, he… Read more »