Christian
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I Will Keep My Eyes on You, My God
It is extremely easy to worry about outcomes. We panic about illness, money, relationships, and everything else that seeks to take hold of our time. As a matter of fact, my anxiety about different situations can become so large that… Continue reading
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The Things Our Children Teach Us!
As I reflect on my stinky boy’s journey through the extended hospital stays and the enormous amounts of time traveling back and forth to and from our home, I remember the one thing that seemed to be missing. It was… Continue reading
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God Can Handle Our Complaints
One thing that I respect about the ancient Hebrew prophets is their unwavering honesty. Many times, God addressed the people about their sin, but sometimes God heard the people’s cries and needs. At first, one might think that this… Continue reading
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Our Family Advent Traditions
I don’t know what it was about last night, but I had a profound awareness of God’s presence as my family decorated our Christmas tree. As my wife hung the ornaments, she pointed out the various people and places that… Continue reading
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New Life Comes Where We Least Expect It
“A shoot will grow up from the stump of Jesse; a branch will sprout from his roots” (Is. 11:1 CEB). The prophet Jeremiah utters a strange proclamation to the people of Israel. He boldly tells them that “A shoot… Continue reading
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Cleaning the House for Our Guest
During the Advent season, we take a fearless, moral inventory of ourselves and of how we relate to those around us. To truly prepare, consider specific practices like prayer, reflection, or confession that help us remove the lent of… Continue reading
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A Time to Be Still and Contemplate the Workings of God
“…and Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart” (Luke 2:19). The shepherds came to see the baby, and when they did, they shared the news heralded by the angels in the field, emphasizing God’s outreach… Continue reading
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Behold the Glory of God
“Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to… Continue reading
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Keep First Things First
“But nobody knows when that day or hour will come, not the heavenly angels and not the Son. Only the Father knows” (Matt 24:36 CEB). At first glance, the scripture for today seems to indicate a colossal mistake. Why… Continue reading
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What to Do When Faith Does Not Provide Answers
As a pastor, I turn to my faith to provide answers to questions that often prove difficult and are beyond my ability to explain. When times get tough, I turn to my sacred texts to find a glimmer of… Continue reading
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