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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The Quiet Heart of Prayer
Many years ago, a priest gave me advice in confession that ruffles my feathers. He told me that I did too much talking to God—and that I needed to shut up and learn to listen better.
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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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