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Things Aren't Always As They Seem

The Easter story is a vivid example that things aren’t always as they seem. In a way, Easter is a celebration of the greatest story twist in

Cast Your Nets to the Other Side

One of my favorite stories comes from the Gospel of John. It takes place a few days after Easter, Jesus has appeared to the disciples...

Lent Gives Us the Spiritual Tool of Prayer

Lent is near. Beginning with Wednesday’s ashes, this 40-day season is a journey into the heart of our faith. The word “Lent” comes from the

Wait for the Lord

"Wait for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait for the LORD" (Psalm 27:14).

Sabbath is Counter-Cultural

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. These are the first words that open the story of Scripture. God creates light, sky,

The Gospel of Thanks-living

What is the absolutely unique characteristic that separates followers of the Christian way from all other people who look for guidance in...

A History of Lent: Ancient Opportunity for Spiritual Renewal

Though the Scriptures do not mention Lent, it has a longstanding tradition in the Church.

Happy New Year

We’ve all just been handed something very special: a “brand, spanking-new” New Year with which to do some very special things. OR not. It’s

A New Beginning

It’s that time again – wow! Time flies! It seems 2014 just got started and here we are again saying “Happy New Year” and watching the...

He was in the beginning with God

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God (John 1:1-2) If you...

Like a Stream is the King's Heart in the Hand of the Lord

Like a stream is the king’s heart in the hand of the Lord; wherever it pleases him, he directs it. (Proverbs 21:1) The Grand Canyon is...

Images of the Season

A visit to an antique or second-hand store reveals the “in-between” way in which objects are categorized. An old tattered quilt, an...

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