Garry Crites

Church and Community Engagement Manager at World Relief Durham.

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But there’s a reason why she has stood as a beacon on a hill, a symbol of hope, prosperity, and freedom. Happy birthday, USA. May your flag always wave proudly. 2 of 2

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My hope is that, for one day, we can put aside politics and division and celebrate the miracle called the United States of America. She is not perfect, and she has made innumerable mistakes. 1 of 2

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@renabaddie_ Ohio has three letters. OHI. The final O is a repetition of the same letter.

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Saddened to learn that Maire Brennan died this spring. She it was who made me first fall in love with Celtic music. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

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Even when tough decisions need to be made, we should grieve for how it will impact real people in ways we may never know. These decisions should never become easy for us. 2 of 2

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We too often tell employees who are affected by our decisions, "It's not personal; it is business." But for them, it is very personal, affecting not only them, but their families, their dreams, and their mental well-being. 1 of 2

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One of the great perks of working with United Way of the Greater Triangle is being invited to a working luncheon on storytelling for nonprofits, led by Sloane Heffernan, whom locals will remember from her years on WRAL News.

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I spent some time today with an old friend: a scientist, a physician, and a Jesus follower. It was so refreshing to be with a person who wrestles with the same kind of questions that I do. It was enjoyable beyond description.

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Hey @BretBaier, To Rescue the American Spirit is sensational! You’ve become one of my favorite authors over these last few years!

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@HaroldFordJr @umichbball I think the world of you, brother, but I’m a Duke alum who is very happy tonight.

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My current plan is to fast from social media again during Lent. I’ve learned how good it is for my soul.

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Watched Pride and Prejudice tonight for the (probably) 10th time. I love that movie. Perfect movie for Valentine’s Day.

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Listening to the Beatles made me consider what is my favorite album. So many good ones, from Introducing the Beatles, my first, MMT, Sgt Pepper, and of course, the White Album. But my go to is Abbey Road with Because, Here Comes the Sun, Come Together. Yep, that’s my choice.

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Had a wonderful time at lunch today with the abbess of a local farm monastic community that operates within a Celtic tradition. The stories she told me were awe-inspiring.

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We who are supervisors must always be mindful of how easily we can demoralize those who work for us. We must never focus so much on the bottom line that we forget that our coworkers are people with feelings, with lives, and with a right to dignity.

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When politics retreats into partisan bunkers, we'd rather win an argument than have a conversation. We've turned politics into a war of echoes in soundproof rooms—and the echo chamber is where empathy goes to die.

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I am growing to dislike going to the @barnesandnoble Cafe. Today every single table was full, but only half of them had someone who had purchased something.

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Well, at least Andrea Bocelli was good.

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Tonight at World Relief Durham, over 60 people of various faith traditions, ethnicities, and political persuasions gathered to pray together for refugees and immigrants, for their peace and well-being, and for leaders who would treat them with compassion.