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All I Can See | A Poetic Reflection

All I Can See | A Poetic Reflectionby: Linda FurtadoPublished on: 2026/04/16

All I Can See | A Poetic Reflection is a clergy-written poem responding to the shooting of Renee Good in Minnesota. Written January 14, 2026, it explores fear, racialized violence, memory, and the spiritual insistence on choosing love and community in the face of hate.

Personal Reflections
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All I Can See | A Poetic Reflection

I Want To Write A Good Sermon

I Want To Write A Good Sermonby: Linda FurtadoPublished on: 2026/03/07

A reflective “5 Whys” exercise on sermon writing—why we preach, how Scripture shapes the message, and how personal story can serve (not replace) God’s story so listeners encounter transformation in Christ.

Ministry + LeadershipPersonal Reflections
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I Want To Write A Good Sermon