We might expect that, after denying Christ, Peter would cower in shame. Instead, when he hears the news from the women, he gets up and runs to the tomb. Even after the biggest failures, even after the worst case scenario has happened, can we run toward hope? Like Peter, will we keep…
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Vivid, yet graceful, in its portrayal of the realities of Alzheimer’s disease, "Butterfly" highlights the beauty of every stage of life, even when that beauty seems to be elusive, as if veiled inside a cocoon.…
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Who are you, and what were you made for? Take a moment to reflect on the ways God has been at work in your life.…
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What we believe about Jesus and ourselves matters. In Matthew 16, Peter has a mountaintop experience triggered by Jesus' question: "Who do you say I am?" Who do you say Jesus is and what do you hear him saying about you?…
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Jesus doesn’t seek out trained rabbis and priests to be his disciples; instead, he calls a few Galilean fishermen to follow him and join his ministry. What is the beginning of your faith story? When has God sought you out? …
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Like the Israelites, we all come across situations in our lives that seem too risky, too scary, or too overwhelming. The Israelites' story teaches us not to lose sight of the bigger picture.…
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Through the Israelites’ story, we are reminded that God loves imperfect people — in fact, time and again, that’s precisely who God claims and calls. What can we learn from their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land?…
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In the story of Jesus’ baptism, the heavens part open and the voice of God wraps Jesus in joy and loving care. Some translations of Luke 3:22 read, “in you, I find happiness and delight.” Therefore, we can conclude that we are also the source of God’s joy. When we…
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Rituals mark sacred turning points in our lives. They can help us make meaning of celebrations, losses, and transitions. As new parents to Jesus, Mary and Joseph could feel weary for what lies ahead, but perhaps these sacred rituals — and those who bear witness to them—bolster them and give…
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Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a movement that transcends the stage — a movement towards understanding, healing and unity.…
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