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    Brutal Honesty

    In a world where we can edit, filter, and delete so much of who we are in our online presence, I think we tend to carry that same expectation into our everyday realities. When we feel something like jealousy come up, we quickly tuck it away and try to shift to a different emotion or adjust to an entirely different experience. Or we feel discomfort when anger starts to simmer, and we try to ignore…

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  • An Oasis of Connection in Fort Collins

    The Oasis Ministries, based in Fort Collins, CO, is an outreach ministry that strives to connect people to Jesus, both locally and internationally. The ministry launched in April 2017, with non-profit status coming just a few months later in July. Our focus is on three spheres: 1) previous established relationships, 2) neighborhood, and 3) public spaces. Our joy is to give people the time they need to talk, process, and discover how God has been at…

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    Easier and Better

    I go in and out of phases where I enjoy reading parenting books. I’m back in one and I’ve come across author Abbie Halberstadt, a Christian mother of 10 kiddos who has written several books. One of her books that caught my eye that I’ve read through is Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad: The Perspective Shift that Could Change the Way You Mother. Now, if you’re not a mom, stick with me…

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  • Growing Hope at Bethlehem 

    A Sunday farmers market at Bethlehem Covenant Church (BCC) in Waverly, Nebraska, is helping families around the world put food on their own tables.  BCC held its third annual farmers market Aug. 2, raising $2,000 for Growing Hope Globally. Church and community members contributed homegrown produce, baked goods, jams, sauces, flowers, artwork and other creations to sell after worship.  The market began in 2024 after the congregation learned about Growing Hope Globally and hosted a guest from…

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    Le Tour De France 2026

    Another Tour De France has come and gone. For the past several years, I’ve enjoyed watching this race, and this year came with much anticipation. Tadej Pogacar is a once-in-a-lifetime rider to watch. Having really dug into watching cycling just a few years ago, I don’t really know racing without him. Because of that, it’s sometimes hard to really appreciate just how incredible he is. But I’m often reminded of his dominance because he is…

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