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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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Carrying Sunshine

Jesus, who cast out demons, remove dark clouds from this dwelling place. Open it to birdsong and flower fragrance.
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Sunrise in the New Year

Given the year we’ve left behind, 2021 seems like a breath of fresh air. Let us welcome the new year with our eyes affixed on the horizon.
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A Merry—and Prayerful—Christmas to You!

Christmas truly is a beautiful and holy day. Still, like all things in our spiritual life, it’s part of a continuum. Advent fades out as Christmas grows brighter.
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Fear Not

In Luke 1:26–38, the angel Gabriel visits Mary. Before delivering the news that she would become pregnant, Gabriel prefaces the message by saying, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”
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Be Like the Baptist

Though you may not envision yourself as a prophet or evangelizer, you might not realize the ways you are actually spreading the gospel.
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What’s in Today’s Mail?

Thank you that my needs are simple. Help me resist the urge to order from each colorful catalog. Lead me to make good choices.
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