I see why people would think armoring up would in some way protect them from getting hurt.
But, what I’ve found is that in the end, I end up getting hurt more. So, let's ditch the armor.…
While our inclination might be to retreat in the face of the unknown, may we instead be brave agents of peace, who are also fostering a generation dedicated to building bridges and promoting understanding.…
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Grief, perhaps more than any other emotion, is dealt with in time.…
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Defining freedom as doing whatever you want - even though it breaks relationships - is not true freedom. This holiday weekend that marks the change in seasons and rhythms in so many ways, we pause to consider what is true freedom? And we celebrate that Jesus sets us free to…
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Jesus was considered rebellious for the way he loved those who were deemed unlovable. The Uncommon Love prayer guide is designed to encourage and challenge us to embrace and love everyone, just as Jesus demonstrated.…
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Anger deserves its place, too. Anger needs to be felt. It may not be easy, but if you can work through the fear and discomfort, you will likely find that your anger has much to say if you listen and give it its space to talk and have your…
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What if we believed that when we pray we are praying to a listening and responding God? Today we look to the Canaanite women who Jesus meets in Matthew 15 to consider the power of prayer.…
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Gratitude as a tool can impact our ability to experience joy and be in the present moment. But why should you allow yourself to experience the richness gratitude provides?…
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If you have felt or you feel lonely right now, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle with loneliness. What can we learn from Jesus’ experience in lonely places that can be helpful - that can be soul care even - for us in our lonely places and seasons?…
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Loneliness. We've all felt it. But it isn't talked about all that much. Let's change that.…
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