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Pastor or Prophet by James R. Coggins

“You have to decide whether you want to be a pastor or a prophet,” he said, “because prophets don’t live very long.” My answer was unequivocal. “I want to be a prophet.” We had met for lunch to “talk things … Continue reading

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The Golden Age of Poetry by James R. Coggins

A long time ago in a land full of mystery, I earned a BA in English and History. Actually, it was the 1970s at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. I received a wonderful education there, for which I am very … Continue reading

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