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A Deeper Look at Freedom

Independence Day is a time for patriotism and picnics, to be sure. A different way to think about this national holiday is to consider what our freedom actually opens up for us. Is there a part of you that is ...
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Embrace Your Mission

Daniel Comboni’s first missionary trip to Africa ended in failure. He returned home to Italy and came up with the idea to directly involve African Christians in evangelizing their sisters and brothers. This inclusive effort bore much fruit.
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Living with a Heavy Heart

In prayer we often come face-to-face with our own mysterious reality. But in prayer, may we be comforted that we are bringing to God more than just our words; we are bringing to God our hearts.
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Are You Feeling Lost?

When you feel lost pause awhile, pray for guidance, and take time to let the answers come. Let your actions be informed by God’s still small voice and your deepest evaluation of the situation.
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Show Me How to Love You

Sometimes the flame of our love for God grows dim. It's then that we must return to the small ways God woos us in everyday life.
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Small, Yet Strong

Jesus once told his disciples if they have faith the size of a mustard seed, nothing will be impossible for them. Do you believe what Jesus says to his disciples about the mustard seed?
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Recognizing Compassion

While empathy is knowledge of the other’s suffering and feeling for it, compassion takes that a step beyond by acting to alleviate suffering.
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