John Pavlovitz

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Author, speaker, pastor, and storyteller fighting for the common good.
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John PavlovitzJan 11, 2023

As the wonderful news began to trickle in of Damar Hamlin's almost unfathomable improvement, the entire nation celebrated—with many declaring these results an affirmation of "the power of prayer."

But, does prayer really heal people?

What does prayer actually do?

#prayersfordamar

https://johnpavlovitz.com/2023/01/11/does-prayer-really-heal-people/

Does Prayer Really Heal People?

Seeing NFL player Damar Hamlin suddenly collapse on live TV after a seemingly routine tackle was a moment those of us who were watching will never forget. The dread was palpable, the urgency, breathtaking. And witnessing his phenomenal progress since that moment has been nothing short of miraculous. Miraculous. We throw that word around easily… Continue Reading Does Prayer Really Heal People?

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John PavlovitzDec 15, 2022

Those of us who live with chronic depression are never surprised when someone outwardly filled with light leaves prematurely.

We know there is often zero correlation between a person's outward expression and their internal condition.

We all understand the performance.

https://johnpavlovitz.com/2022/12/15/the-mask-of-mental-illness/

The Mask of Mental Illness

Universally beloved dancer, actor, DJ, and executive producer Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss died by suicide at the age of 40. In the wake of his passing, millions of people have expressed the shock of seeing a human being so outwardly radiant succumbing to such internal sadness. Those of us who live with chronic depression are never… Continue Reading The Mask of Mental Illness

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John PavlovitzDec 14, 2022

As we mark a decade since #SandyHook, we need to lament that over 100 Americans die every day from gun violence.

Our collective humanity cannot have peace with this.
We cannot tolerate such indecency.

The grief of loved ones demands our steadfast passion and our sustained outrage.

https://johnpavlovitz.com/2022/12/14/315-million-seconds-a-10-year-sandy-hook-remembrance/

315 Million Seconds: A 10-Year Sandy Hook Remembrance

It’s been 10 years since 20 children and 6 adults were murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary. I still remember where I was standing on that day when my wife called to ask if I’d been watching the news. I hadn’t. As she told me what had happened in Newtown, Connecticut, her voice started to break.… Continue Reading 315 Million Seconds: A 10-Year Sandy Hook Remembrance

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John PavlovitzDec 14, 2022
Jesus was "woke."
John PavlovitzDec 13, 2022

Because of his empathy and care for the poor, sick, and marginalized, Jesus and those who emulated him would be labeled a radical left #woke mob by so many who claim to come in his name in these days.

They'd be the opposition to be exterminated.

https://johnpavlovitz.com/2022/12/13/the-woke-liberal-leftist-movement-of-jesus

The Woke, Liberal, Leftist Movement of Jesus

  Jesus was a progressive.  He arrived two thousand years ago, not with vague religious nostalgia or territorial separatist dogma, but with a bold, clear vision that pulled disparate people forward together in interdependent community. He started a revolutionary underground movement of the people of the street, not a top-down theocracy of wealth and cloistered […]

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John PavlovitzDec 11, 2022

My latest on johnpavlovitz.com:

'Phobic Christians, While You’ve Been Bothering LGBTQ People…'

https://johnpavlovitz.com/2022/12/10/phobic-christians-while-youve-been-bothering-lgbtq-people/

Phobic Christians, While You've Been Bothering LGBTQ People...

Dear Phobic Christian, I see how angry you are, how consumed with hatred you are; how relentless, myopic, and bitter you’ve become. I see how addled with fears and false stories your religion has left you. It grieves me deeply to see you doing what you’re doing, what you’ve been doing for so long—and what… Continue Reading Phobic Christians, While You’ve Been Bothering LGBTQ People…

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John PavlovitzDec 11, 2022
John PavlovitzDec 11, 2022

Anthony Fauci dared to commit the one mortal sin for which there can never be any MAGA forgiveness: he stood in the face of their bloviating, belligerent spray-tanned savior—and he spoke truth that could actually save lives.

And they hate him for that.

https://johnpavlovitz.com/2021/10/25/the-mortal-sin-of-anthony-fauci/

The Mortal Sin of Anthony Fauci

Photo by Jody Rogac A reader outside of the US messaged me today and asked me to explain the Right’s incessant attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci. From his vantage point some thousands of miles away, he couldn’t understand exactly what was behind the seemingly daily hashtag campaigns calling for his firing, blaming him for the […]

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John PavlovitzDec 11, 2022
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