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The Journey of Faith: Embracing Uncertainty
There is something deeply restorative about being alone in your car. No one is asking you to turn the radio down. No competing playlists. Just a stretch of road, a few thoughts, and a song that somehow knows exactly where you are in life. On my way to the doctor’s office this week, I found…
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Wisdom Wednesday: When You Can’t Be There and the Plan Still Changes
When you are preparing to welcome a child into the world, planning becomes a form of comfort. Appointments are scheduled, lists are checked, and a birth plan is carefully discussed with medical providers. You imagine who will be in the room, how the day will unfold, and the role you will play when the moment…
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Tuesday Tip: Getting Personal — Faith in a Broken World
I was in college when I first began to seriously wrestle with faith. Raised in an atheist household, I had become a Christian in high school, much to the dismay of my father, who warned me of the dangers of organized religion. He believed faith was a crutch for the weak. I believed something deeper…
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The Weight of the World and the Rest We Were Promised
In April 1999, I was one month away from college graduation when Columbine happened. My younger brother was still in high school, and watching teenagers his age running for their lives, or not making it out at all, was terrifying. Two years later, I stood in front of the TV with the rest of the…
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From Trauma Bond to Fractured Trust: A Nation’s Lament
I still remember September 12, 2001. The day after the towers fell, we were all glued to our televisions, hearts heavy, eyes swollen, minds trying to grasp the horror of what had just unfolded. It was trauma bonding on a national scale. For a fleeting moment, grief bound us together. Flags waved from porches. Strangers…
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Slow Down Sunday: Obsession, Distraction, and the Power of Stillness
He said he wanted peace. But even Joe Goldberg couldn’t stop watching. Not the news. Not the grid. Not you. In the age of 24/7 connection, it’s easy to confuse movement with meaning. We scroll, we click, we hustle, we obsess. But the question is: are we present? The Truth Joe Ignored Joe had the…
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Friday Feature: Unboxing Faith and Creativity
I found it on my front stoop this morning, waiting with quiet confidence—a bold and beautiful box in need of discovery. Even the snow surrounding it couldn’t dim the burst of color and cheer from its bright branding. I peeled back the layers to reveal a 40 Oz tumbler so sleek, it might’ve just walked…
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Dec 31 Reflecting on the Year: Persevering in Faith and Service
As another year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the whirlwind of events that have shaped our world, our faith, and our relationships. This has been a year marked by division, grief, and uncertainty—both in the world around us and within the church. The re-election of Donald Trump has once…
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The Chain of Choices: Reflecting on the Year Past and the Year Ahead
As the year winds down, many of us naturally turn to reflection. What went well? What didn’t? What can we do differently in the year ahead? It’s easy to think of a year as a collection of moments—some big, some small. But when you take a closer look, every moment is tied to a choice,…
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Christmas Day Is Over, but the Spiritual Battle Continues
Christmas Day is magical, isn’t it? Lights twinkle, laughter fills the air, and we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. But as December 25th passes, we often find ourselves stepping back into the realities of life—conflicts, stress, and battles that feel far removed from the joy of Christmas morning. And yet, the…
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The Day After Christmas: Unwrapping What Truly Matters
December 26 often feels like a strange, in-between day. The gifts have been opened, the feast enjoyed, and the joyful chaos of Christmas Day has quieted. What now? Do we simply move on, pack away the decorations, and race toward the new year? Or do we pause, reflect, and let the miracle of Christmas linger…
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Celebrating the Miracle of Jesus: A Christmas Day Reflection
Christmas is a time of joy, peace, and reflection—a moment to pause and remember the miracle of Jesus Christ’s birth. It’s more than the traditions of the season; it’s about the fulfillment of God’s promise to bring hope and salvation to the world. This year, let these Christmas scripture verses inspire you to reflect on…
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