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Jesus Forgave the Adulterous Woman, and He Forgives Us Too

One of the most famous stories in the Bible is of a woman found in the act of adultery, who…
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The Cure for Exhaustion (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Part 1)

Would you ever imagine that the cure of exhaustion would not be found lying on a beach, but rather traveling…
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What Mary and Elizabeth Teach Us About the Celebration of God’s Goodness (Luke 1)

Mary and Elizabeth’s interaction in Luke 1 teaches us about recognizing God’s goodness in the lives of others: it should…
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Work, Art and Imagination (Take Five)

In this week’s Take Five, we are focusing on beauty and art in our everyday lives. Whether we are taking…
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Teach Your Kids Compassion (Christian Parenting Series, Part 3)

As parents, we must lead by example, and help our kids empathize with those in need by showing them what…
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You’re Not Alone (Matthew 26)

Are you hurting right now? Do you feel alone? Jesus knows how it feels to be let down by others,…
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Is it really possible to not be anxious about anything? (Philippians 4:5-7)

Only when we remember “the Lord is near” can we avoid anxiety. We are anxious when we’re more focused on…
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Finding Shalom in Church, Home and Vocation (Take Five)

We are all in a search for peace, or what the Bible calls “Shalom”. How do we find Shalom in…
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Worldly Wisdom Or God’s Wisdom (Part 3)

Carpenters know to “measure twice and cut once”, meaning make sure your measurements were correct, because recalculating is simple –…
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Sensing God’s Presence – Hear, See, Touch, Smell and Taste God Through Scripture

How can we recognize that we are not sensing God, and begin to seek him again? Just as we follow…
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Be Transformed By the Renewal of Your Mind (Romans 12:1-2)

Worry, fear, anxiety and foolish thinking can all cloud our judgment and cause us to miss God’s blessings in our…
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The Sanctuary of God: Where the World Makes Sense (Psalm 73)

In Psalm 73 we get a glimpse into a personal struggle with the injustice and unfairness in the world. Asaph,…
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