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‘Hello’ Is a Prayer

In the spirit of seeing every encounter as a blessing, let me bring beauty and healing to all my relationships.
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Trusting God When You’re Afraid

In the Old Testament, God told Joshua, “I command you; be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
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For the Pure Fun of It

While I am often goal-directed, I try to do something each day that neither toils nor spins, that doesn’t accomplish anything, that is simply joyful and fun. I believe God wants us to enjoy.
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Serenity 101

The Serenity Prayer is a powerful prayer attributed to the recovery work associated with 12-step programs. In it, people are reminded to accept what they cannot change, have the courage to change what they can, and the wisdom to know ...
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Getting Some Things Right

St. Augustine got a few things right, others spectacularly wrong. But his mother, St. Monica, never gave up on him.
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For the Dignity of Women

For all the strides that have been made for women’s equality and protection, more work remains to be done. May we continue to amplify the voices and experiences of women everywhere.
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What’s Next?

As I begin the first months of retirement, I ask myself regularly, “What’s next?” What great thing will God ask of me? In what cause will I be called to invest my time, talent, and treasure?
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