Happy Independence Day! One of my favorite Bible verses comes from Galatians 5:1... "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Honest: I don't appreciate anything near the truth of those few words. I don't think most of us truly understand and live our freedom, even those of us who have been set … Continue reading Freedom
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Christ Has Risen
He has risen indeed! The other day we drove past a local church with a banner that read: Easter is for Everyone! (No religious experience necessary) We chuckled, paused, reflected... It's accurate, but does it feel like an odd thing to say? I'm still thinking about it, so at least that makes it effective advertising... … Continue reading Christ Has Risen
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Advent 2 – Finding Peace
Ironically, during a week in which I've intentionally focused on expecting peace, I've found distress more often. The same hour I learned about the mass shooting in San Bernardino, I also heard that a neighbor, husband of an acquaintance, was in a suicidal stand-off with police. He alternately pointed a pistol at his temple and his mouth and, after hours of … Continue reading Advent 2 – Finding Peace
