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Holding Joy and Sorrow Together

Joy and sorrow often walk hand-in-hand. Grief doesn’t cancel out gladness. We might be tempted to ignore the pain, but in our sadness we can discover God’s grace.

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The Dwelling of the Lord

In Isaiah 66:1-2, God tells the people of Israel the kind of dwelling he approves of: the lowly, and the afflicted. How often do we read words like this and immediately try to decipher some kind of spiritual metaphor?
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Embrace this Season of Waiting

Reflect Advent is a season of waiting. The Lord is developing and preparing us through the waiting. Let’s thank Jesus for the season of joy and light ahead, and let’s thank the Lord for the miracles to come. Let’s wrap ...
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The Everyday Will of God

Sometimes people talk about the will of God as something far off, distant, and in the future. We can forget that our present, your current, daily life is found smack in the middle of the will of God.
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You Are Not Alone

Loneliness lies. It whispers that you are forgotten. But even in isolation, God is with you.
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When You Say Hello, It’s a Prayer

Every encounter you have can be an opportunity for healing and supporting the growth of both those whom you meet and yourself.
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Less Is More

Many people equate the holiday season with presents and material goods. We must remember, though, that the true focus of the season is the gift of Christ's birth.
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