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A Light Has Dawned

12/07/2017

Kristen Leigh Kludt on being reborn in the waiting. … More A Light Has Dawned

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The Cat’s Out of the Bag

12/06/2017

Cara Meredith on what Uber drivers, Civil Rights icons, and Isaiah have to teach us about the movement of God. … More The Cat’s Out of the Bag

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Preparing for What’s Next

12/05/2017

Malia Vago on why it turns out that the waiting is about more than waiting. … More Preparing for What’s Next

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Light Bearer

12/04/2017

Anna Thelen on why bringing Christ’s light is a challenge, a command, and the ultimate grace. … More Light Bearer

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Make Space for Advent

12/01/2017

John the Baptist seemed a little bit nuts. Between his choice of cuisine (locusts? really?!), his odd clothing (camel hair? really?!), and his odd choice for living quarters (the desert? really?!) he would have made for a difficult dinner guest. He was a wild man. A prophet. A seer. His message was simple. Prepare the way. Jesus … More Make Space for Advent

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Waiting, and Other Lessons God Seems Determined to Teach Me

11/30/2017

I am NOT good at waiting. Anybody with me on that? … More Waiting, and Other Lessons God Seems Determined to Teach Me

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DIY Easy Advent Wreath

11/29/2017

Because even the not-so-crafty among us can handle a few candles and a platter. … More DIY Easy Advent Wreath

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2017 Advent Devotionals are (Almost) Here!

11/28/2017

I am over-the-moon excited to introduce the 2017 Advent devotional series. Each weekday will feature a different writer with a unique perspective on the same topic: Waiting. Why does God ask us to wait during the season of Advent (or any season)? What are we waiting for, what are you waiting for, and where is God … More 2017 Advent Devotionals are (Almost) Here!

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4 Great Resources for Advent

11/25/2017

Because faithful preparation takes a little time. … More 4 Great Resources for Advent

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Taking Some Soul Space (Soul Space Thursday)

11/02/2017

Things are about to ramp up around here. Thanksgiving plans are underway; Advent is just around the corner; Christmas is coming. Church is about to get busy. School is about to get busy. Home is about to get busy. I can see the busy on the horizon like a storm front rolling in. It’s a … More Taking Some Soul Space (Soul Space Thursday)

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