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A Different Christmas
A different Christmas. We’re different, those of us who follow Jesus. For a time, we might have forgotten that, but there’s no forgetting now. Embrace the truth without complaint. Discover the treasure hidden in being a different people, set apart, and called to a holy, unusual Way. We celebrate a different Christmas than what others …[ read more ]
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How to Endure Another Scary Christmas
Here we are, facing another scary Christmas. Fear from COVID. Fear from disagreements about COVID. Fear from conspiracies, false news, and hoaxes. Conflict in the country. Conflict in the church. Divided families. Divided households. And all this on top of rampant inflation, homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, crime, and unrest. How do we endure? First, …[ read more ]
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Rescued from the Death Grip of a Blankie
We hold onto things. That’s just what we do. As if we fear drowning in the high surf of modern times, we grab whatever floats past on the next wave, the closest current, and hold on as if that is the one thing that can save us. Even if a rescue boat rows near And …[ read more ]