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Eric H. F. Law
Kaleidoscope Institute
Founder and Executive Director of the Kaleidoscope Institute, the mission of which is to provide resources to equip church leaders to create sustainable churches and communities. For more than 25 years, he has provided transformative and comprehensive training and resources for churches and ministries in all the major church denominations in the United States and Canada. He is the author of 9 books including The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb, and his latest, Holy Currency Exchange: 101 Stories, Songs, Actions and Visions of Missional and Sustainable Ministries.
Interests: Eric is a playwright, photographer and composer of church music.
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Holy Financial Literacy
Posted Feb 2, 2023 at The Sustainist
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Kaleidoscope Bible Sharing for Preachers
Posted Jan 18, 2023 at The Sustainist
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RECREATE: Eric's new album of songs that help us find hope, grace and courage in this polarized time.
Posted Dec 7, 2022 at The Sustainist
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Gracious Welcoming Speech for Holiday Gatherings
Posted Nov 22, 2022 at The Sustainist
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Counting Counts #TruthCare series
One of the most important truth-discerning skills I learned as a child was counting. My earliest memory of my mother was her teaching me how to count to 10 using my fingers. That was how I knew I had 10 fingers: I counted to 10. And of course, I assumed that everyone in the world had 10 fingers until I met a friend in grade school who had 11 fingers. I knew the truth, in this case a rare exception, that not everyone has 10 fingers, by counting with my friend. Counting is the first thing we learn that would... Continue reading
Posted Feb 8, 2021 at The Sustainist
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Be a #Truthcare Provider
Posted Jan 18, 2021 at The Sustainist
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Unity through Truth
As I watched the congressional impeachment debate, I heard many appealed for unity. The argument went like this – to avoid further division, lets forgive and forget. Having experienced at least 4 years of intentional divisive speeches and actions by the same people who now called for unity, it felt a bit ingenuous to me. The reason why we were divided in the first place stemmed from the lie that the election was stolen especially after all the states had certified the election results. This was why people gathered at the capital on Jan 6. This was why they invaded... Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2021 at The Sustainist
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Who Should You Vote For?
Posted Oct 15, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Who are the "We" in We the People?
Who are the "we" in "We the People?" Many of my friends were upset by the first so-called Presidential Debate. My response is: Don't let your upset-ness stop you from staying engaged. Instead, channel that energy toward discernment. If you are an U.S. citizen, you have the power to choice with your vote. The question is: how do you decide? Begin with the first line of the Constitution. Appreciate how radical that is to begin such a nation-forming document with "We the People" and not "I the dictator" or "We the bullies." Even though the "We" had evolved and changed... Continue reading
Posted Oct 1, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Ode to Joe (Biden) by Eric H. F. Law
In this uncertain no-touch time, I pray that this song will help people experience the up-close and personal Joe Biden - his kindness, gentle voice, caring touch. The verses are inspired by the stories of Brayden Harrington (the young man who stuttered and Jacquelyn Brittany (the elevator security guard). If you appreciate this song, please share with others and make a contribution to Joe's campaign at: https://joebiden.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jun9PO3oLCk Ode to Joe (Biden) by Eric H. F. Law You put your hand on my shoulder and you whisper in my ear, "Hey friend, you got nothing to fear. If you tell... Continue reading
Posted Sep 22, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Revolutionary Nature of Women's Creativity
Posted Jul 31, 2020 at The Sustainist
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The Power of Radical Kinship
Posted Jul 30, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Radical Inclusion Across Generations
Posted Jul 29, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Learn to be a Braver Angel
Posted Jul 28, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Fear Not: Kaleidoscope Summer Online Institute
Posted Jul 8, 2020 at The Sustainist
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The Bush is Blazing But Does It Have to Consume? A statement on the death of George Floyd
“In faithfulness to our Savior who lived a life of non-violence and sacrificial love, we align ourselves with those seeking justice for the death of George Floyd and countless others through the sacred act of peaceful protest.” This the end of one of the first statements that Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Diocese of Washington made in response to President Trump’s deployment of the millitary in riot gear using tear gas and force to clear the Lafayette Square so he could walk over and stand in front of an Episcopal church holding up the Bible. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry... Continue reading
Posted Jun 4, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Wearing a Mask Doesn't Cover Your Ears
I am grateful for Pastor Adam Ericksen of Clackamas United Church for sponsoring the 3-part book discussion on my new book: Fear Not: Living Grace and Truth in a Frightened World In this conversation, we explore how we can discern which are the real fears that we need to take action and which are the fake fears that seek to manipulate us to give up of our right, money and power. Why is wearing a mask become a political issue? What fears are being triggered that caused us to act on this "issue?" Who stands to gain from making this... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Living Grace and Truth in a Frightened World
Are you a fear-conqueror, fear-bearer or a fear-miner? In this pandemic time, how we deal with our fear is essential to our spiritual and social wellness. In this part 2 of the Fear Not: Living Grace and Truth in a Frightened World book discussion, we continue to explore how we can face our fear and mine from it the gems of ministry and deeper relationship with God. If you can see this video here, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-3Fc86QFDM This discussion series is sponsored by Clackamas United Church of Christ, Oregon. See part one from the previous blog post. I hope to... Continue reading
Posted May 21, 2020 at The Sustainist
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From Fear to Ministry in this Pandemic Time
This is part one of a 3-part book discussion on my book Fear Not: Living Grace and Truth in a Frightened World. I had a great time connecting the first couple of chapters of the book to constructive ways of dealing with our fears during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The series is sponsored by Clackamas United Church of Christ in Oregon. The moderator is Pastor Adam Ericksen. If you can't see the video here, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkPti3Q_cm8 Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Better Angels
I dedicate this new song, Better Angels, to the creative and courageous frontline heroes during this uncertain and troubled time; this song is inspired by them and Abraham Lincoln's amazing words. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8diH3vci5t4 Better Angels by Eric H. F. Law Lately I’ve seen many better angels Touching hearts without touching hands Playing unplanned concerts without a band Off’ring care and courage without demand Better angels come Hovering over this troubled land Lately I’ve seen many better angels Building up what’s been broken down Searching for the lost who’s yet to be found Spreading wings of kindness soothing the ground Better angels... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Don't Be Afraid
A friend sent me the words of Julian of Norwich - All shall be well, all manner of things shall be well - after I was diagnosed as having cancer. These comforting words stayed with me while I was recovering from surgery and at the same time, the stay-at-home requirement was enforced because of the pandemic. These words become the chorus of the new song I wrote: Don't Be Afraid. You can find me singing this song with my guitar here at the end of this post and on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q58PyEkrzT4 Don’t be Afraid by Eric H. F. Law Hug,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2020 at The Sustainist
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What churches can do to keep resources flowing in this time of crisis
Last Friday, I offered a webinar called GracEconomic Stewardship in Time of Crisis, part III of our “Gracious Community in a No-Touch World” webinar series. You can't view it here in this post, or you can go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W91UL0U77Zc&feature=youtu.be The goal of this webinar was to - Explore creative ways to share resources to meet each other’s physical and economic needs achieving community resilience. - Learn how to be good stewards of our currencies of relationship, truth, and gracious leadership in time of crisis to foster wellness within our church and in the neighborhood community. Here are some of the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2020 at The Sustainist
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GracEconomic Stewardship in Time of Crisis
Many of you attended Part II of our “Gracious Community in a No-Touch World” webinar series on Relational Online Worship last Friday. The recording is available at the homepage of our KI website: www.kscopeinstitute.org It is also here: If you find this webinar helpful, please consider making a GracEconomic donation between $10 and $100 on the same website. We are offering a third webinar this Friday (April 3, 2020): GracEconomic Stewardship in Time of Crisis. See invitation below. The Zoom meeting number is the same as last Friday’s. Churches and communities are struggling since the flow of financial resources have... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Relational Online Worship: Gracious Community in a No-Touch World
Over 60 people attended last Friday's webinar (March 20) where we: Learn how to deal with our fear constructively Find ways to form small-group communities via zoom and other media to foster spiritual and social wellness. Explore creative ways to share resources to meet each other’s physical and economic needs achieving resiliency. Discuss how to create liturgies in this no-touch world. You can review the recording of the webinar at the homepage of www.kscopeinstitute.org. The video is also here; If you find this webinar helpful, please consider making a GracEconomic donation between $10 and $150 on the same KI website.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2020 at The Sustainist
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Gracious Community in a No-Touch World
The Kaleidoscope Institute invites you to join us in a live webinar On Friday, March 20 at 1PM Pacific Time/4PM Eastern Time to explore ways to form Gracious Community in a No-Touch World with the Rev. Dr. Eric H. F. Law At the webinar, we will: - Learn how to deal with our fear constructively - Find ways to form small-group communities via zoom and other media to foster spiritual and social wellness. - Explore creative ways to share resources to meet each other’s physical and economic needs achieving resiliency. - Discuss how to create liturgies in this no-touch world.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 17, 2020 at The Sustainist
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