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Grace and Understanding

These days, compassion seems to be in short supply. In truth, now is when we need it the most.
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Shining Like Stars in the World

The apostle Paul counsels the Philippians to shine like stars in the world, reflecting God’s love in their values and behavior (Phil 2:15).
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The Hopeful Season of Advent

In today’s Gospel reading from Luke (21:25), Jesus tells his disciples about the coming of the Son of Man in some rather chilling terms: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations ...
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Praying for Our Families

Family can encompass friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Sometimes a kind word is all that’s required to strengthen family bonds.
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Prayer Birds

Listen to the sounds of nature in your world—the swoosh of leaves, the bend of branches. Even if you’re in a parking lot or on a city street, there’s beauty everywhere, calling to you.
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Hardwired for Compassion

Sit in silence for a few moments. Feel your heart beat and your breath as you inhale and exhale. During this time, there is nothing to accomplish.
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Restoring Relationships

Forgiveness isn’t just about letting our grievances go. Forgiveness is the path to restoring the love that binds us to God and one another.
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