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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, …
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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Wild and Invasive
Reflect Consider the ways that plants grow on farms, in gardens, next to sidewalks, or deep in the woods. From giant trees to tiny houseplants, each plant is a neighbor that reveals the goodness of God. Pray God of all ...
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Keep Banging on the Door
Reflect Jesus told his disciples to never stop asking, seeking, and knocking on the door in prayer. This encouragement to be real and honest in prayer is the secret sauce to an authentic relationship with God. In other words, keep ...
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