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The Day the Church Caught Fire

Pentecost: the day the Church caught fire—literally and figuratively. Tongues of flame, a rushing wind, and suddenly a band of bewildered disciples became bold proclaimers of the Gospel.

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Navigating a Broken World

We live in a broken reality, and a lot of times there isn’t anything we can do to fix it. This helplessness that we feel is a natural part of navigating this broken world.
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Do No Harm

I was looking forward to meeting a friend at a volleyball game. It had been a disturbing week. When I looked up in the stands, there he was chatting with the source of my disturbance.
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Give Up Control

We crave control. Often we want to be in the driver’s seat of our own lives. But how realistic is that?
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Our Friend, Jesus

There is an old hymn called "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." It speaks of the privilege and comfort of the depth of intimacy Jesus shares with each of us on a personal level; through all the joys and ...
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Giving Yourself to God

If everything we have comes from God, then even our prayer must also come from God. Like the gift of faith, prayer is a gift.
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Finding God in the Ordinary

We sometimes feel a lack of spirit in the overwhelming necessity of everyday tasks. Consider inviting God into your repetitive duties.
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