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God’s 911 * 10 Minute Devotional

03/10/2020

Originally published May 12, 2016. How often do you feel afraid? Back in college I played hockey, rock climbed, and regularly took solo trips to less-than-stellar neighborhoods. I knew how to take a hit on the ice rink. I rarely looked over my shoulder downtown. I loved the exhilaration of finishing a tough lead climb–of almost … More God’s 911 * 10 Minute Devotional

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Life in the Age of Coronavirus

03/02/2020

Daryl got on a plane yesterday. He’s headed to a conference in Chicago, one for pastors with PhDs (which I sometimes call his annual nerd-pile, but then again, “nerd” is a compliment in our house). He goes each year and we always miss him but love all the stories and energy he brings back. We … More Life in the Age of Coronavirus

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Birth * An Advent Reflection

12/23/2019

I felt exhaustion and relief that the process was over, and terror that it had just begun. * An Advent Reflection on birth by Bethany Beams … More Birth * An Advent Reflection

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Trust * An Advent Reflection

12/20/2019

“The trouble with silence and stillness is that we might just hear from God.”

An Advent reflection on trust by Joel Erickson. … More Trust * An Advent Reflection

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Gift * An Advent Reflection

12/19/2019

What do the GOOD paper towels have to do with the love of God? Turns out, a whole lot. * An Advent reflection on gifts by Bethany Erickson … More Gift * An Advent Reflection

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Perseverance * An Advent Reflection

12/12/2019

“He ran that we might run.” * An Advent reflection on perseverance by Alicia Akins … More Perseverance * An Advent Reflection

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Darkness * An Advent Reflection

12/11/2019

“I have spent countless nights lying awake.” * An Advent Reflection on darkness by Moriah Conant … More Darkness * An Advent Reflection

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Memory * An Advent Reflection

12/09/2019

“God’s word never ceases the work of aligning our hearts.” * An Advent reflection on memory by Marvia Davidson … More Memory * An Advent Reflection

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Light * An Advent Reflection

12/06/2019

“I will wait for bated breath for the light that is to come.” * An Advent reflection on light by Cara Meredith … More Light * An Advent Reflection

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Hunger * An Advent Reflection

12/02/2019

“Being outside in the elements brought Advent into focus for me.” * An Advent reflection on hunger by Anna Woofenden … More Hunger * An Advent Reflection

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