christianity
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I heard an interesting sermon recently about the famous passage in 1 Corinthians 13. The speaker pointed out that when we hear 1 Corinthians 13 at weddings or pass it as poetry in the aisles of Hobby Lobby, we often forget the larger context. Paul was writing to a church that was struggling to love… Read More
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I took a short retreat after finals, just a drive over to the beach. It was cool and breezy, almost empty. I sat for a while, and a fat little seagull waddled over and settled beside me like we were old friends. We watched the waves together. Something in me, the clenched part of my… Read More
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Today marks 34 years of walking with God. I was not raised in a very religious home. My earliest church memories are of hiding under buffet tables at our local church and sneaking styrofoam cups of coffee during potlucks (what can I say, I have ALWAYS loved coffee!). As I got a little older, I… Read More
Thin Air, High Hope 