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 Lord Gives, and the Lord Takes Away
So often, we claim people and possessions as our own—my car, my house, my daughter. But none of these really belong to me. Sometimes, it's helpful to think of these gifts of God as being on loan from him.
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Everyday Holiness
In times of frustration and doubt we can feel unseen, forgetting the value of our small actions toward both people and the creatures of the earth.
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A New Perspective on Memorial Day
Reflect Once a year we set aside a day to honor those who have sacrificed their lives as part of their military service. We honor those who died in combat but we should also honor those whose minds and spirits ...
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The Strengthening Power of the Word ‘No’
Do you often find yourself saying and doing things that you know aren’t good for you? Things that will ultimately lead you away from Christ?
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What Are You Called to Do?
The community so admired Benedict the African (1526–1589), their cook, that they named him as superior although he was not a priest. Benedict served a single term, then went back to the kitchen because he believed his gifts were better ...
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Let Go of the Hurt
Search your heart for a lingering resentment about a difficult encounter or conversation, recent or longstanding.
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