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Be Not Afraid

The world is a scary place–wars, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, crime–and yet how many times does Jesus command, “Do not be afraid.” 

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Letting Go of What You Can’t Control

You are not God. That might sound obvious, but it’s also a relief. You’re not responsible for holding the whole world together—just to show up with love and faithfulness in the part you’ve been given.
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Faith When You Feel Nothing

Some days faith feels like a fire. Other days it’s a cold ember, barely glowing.
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Do the Next Right Thing

It’s not easy to navigate life. With so many complex choices and so many challenges, it can feel like we’re driving through fog with dim headlights and no GPS.
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Learning to Let Go

“I am so afraid to open my clenched fists!” wrote Henri Nouwen. Without the assistance of grace, there is not much over which we willingly surrender control.
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Learning to Surrender

We often must let go of what we are used to and surrender to new life in Christ. “Letting go”—can be one of the strongest, most mature contemplative movements one can make.
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Trusting in God’s Plan

Sometimes when we personally experience God active and moving in our life, he calls us to things we may not understand or feel a little uncertain about.
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