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The Rev. Lowell E. Grisham
Rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Fayetteville, AR

Lowell is a native of Mississippi. He grew up in Oxford and went to college at the University of Mississippi, graduating in 1972. He worked in University administration for several years before going to law school. He left law school to enter seminary in 1976 graduating from the General Theological Seminary in 1980. He has served parishes in Mississippi and Arkansas, coming to St. Paul's, Fayetteville in 1997.

Growing up in Mississippi in the days of the struggle for Civil Rights made a big impact on Lowell. He feels strongly about the need for tolerance in a diverse society. He has special interests in congregational development and in contemplative prayer. He is a member of the Order of the Ascension and teaches with the Congregational Development Institute. He and his wife Kathy were married in 1975 and have two children, one married and the other in
college.

Exploring God's Love, Your Faith, and the Church

Why would a Christian object to posting the Ten Commandments in public places?

Why not believe that the Bible is the literal word of God?

What is Pentecost and what difference does it make in our lives today?

How can I know when it is God who is speaking to me?

How can Christianity be a religion of love when "Christians" so often condemn those whose lifestyle and views differ from their own?

In a world where "right" and "wrong" often seem hard to define, what's important to think about with regards to homosexuality and sexual orientation?

What proof is there that Christianity is not a myth created to assuage our fears
about death?

What can Christians learn from other religions?

What if Christian teachings fill me with feelings of guilt and worthlessness?

Does God punish us for our sins?

Do I have to believe that Christ literally rose from the dead to be a Christian?

Glimpses of the Real World
When in your past have you had that tingling sensation of an altered state of consciousness?...

The Place for Pain
If you want to help the world, if you want to be of service, become
a person of faith, a person of hope, a person of love....

The Miracles Within--God Turns Anxiety to Faith; Anger to Hope;
Fear to Love • March 20, 2003
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Confronting Lions
Although the tempatation is strong to turn our backs on the toubles and suffering of our world, scripture shows us that we must face the trials of our lives by putting our trust in God.

Two Commentaries on The Passion of the Christ:
1. How to Watch The Passion of the Christ
2. After the Curtain Falls: Thoughts on a Misguided Creation

The Eyes of a Child
To experience the mysterious realities of life, try fostering a childlike attitude of alert openness