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The Gift of Confession

Reflect We often think of confession as something we ought to do, maybe even need to do. But what if we began to see going …

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Ending Racism

Reflect “Let Us make man in our image, according to Our Likeness” (Gen 1:26). Sadly, we do not always see each other in this way. Racism is a reminder of our brokenness. Let us pray for the eyes to see ...
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A Study in Compassion

Reflect Scientists who study compassion underline and enrich what religious traditions teach. Research at the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, has added much knowledge. Their newsletter is a treasure trove of practical tips. It’s also ...
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Lord, What Are We Gonna Do Today?

Reflect “For your name’s sake lead me and guide me.”—Psalm 31:4b Research suggests that we make about 35,000 decisions each day! If we plow through the day making each of these decisions—big and small—on our own, we will probably run ...
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Let’s Move!

When it comes to our health we know what we need to do to take care of our bodies. But—for some reason—often we don’t.
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Problematic People

Repeatedly in the Psalms, we are reminded that it is from God’s open hand that we are fed.
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Dependence on God

Repeatedly in the Psalms, we are reminded that it is from God’s open hand that we are fed.
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