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Looking for Miracles

Some miracles are constantly present. They are the ones that are easy to overlook.

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We Are the Body of Christ

It is not new to say that we need others. But it is new to say that we need every other.

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Loving in the Truth

Jesus tells us that life is not primarily about protecting ourselves from hurt, but risking to love in the truth.

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Waiting for the Final Gift

Sometimes it is only when we receive the final gift that it becomes clear what our earlier hoping was about.

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We Are the Pharisees

Jesus criticizes the Pharisees and us because at times we confuse lesser things with the most important things.

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What Mary Placed First

With all the issues Mary had to address, the last thing she needed was a journey to some Judean town in the hill country.

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Your Own Christmas Story

There is nothing like a beautiful story. But the lives which create the stories are often less smooth.

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The Way Ducks Fight

The season of Advent calls us to let go of the stories of our hurt so that our hearts can heal.

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Finding Happiness

Only three things are necessary to connect with God, and all three are always present.

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God’s Word on Our Heart

It is easier to believe the word of God, when we recognize our own need. It is in our pain that we allow God in.

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Small Things Matter

Small things matter because God uses them in the actions that we do and in the things we receive.

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Belonging to the Truth

Living in the truth is not easy. It requires courage to face what is real in our lives and to respond to that reality wisely.

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