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Pondering God’s presence

What are your touch-points to reach God? How do you settle your heart amid joy and grief? How does God encounter you and open you up over the years? Continue reading

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The sum of all our endings

Having our two vehicles cross the finish line is the conclusion of our participation in Targa NL 2014, yet it is by no means the end of our journey. Continue reading

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To the limit

King’s Cove Stage, Targa NL 2014 seems as though with each passing day of Targa Newfoundland, the energy and intensity has been increasing exponentially. Today in some way, it seems that many reached their breaking point. Continue reading

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In the groove

As humans, we want to get in a groove. We want to know the rules, the parameters; we want to be in control. We want to be recognized for the things that bring glory and praise to self. In the groove means being in community. Being in the groove doesn’t mean being in the place we want to be. It means being in the place where God can use us the most. Continue reading

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Holy Cross Day: “snake on a stick”

Perhaps only the boldest Sunday School teachers will want to highlight the image in Sunday’s readings. “Now children, did you know Jesus is like a snake on a stick?” Continue reading

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On a snowy day

How do you deal with frustrating interuptions? What if you asked yourself, “What is The Lord trying to tell me?” Continue reading

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Wagon tracks

A park. A hike. A Bible. Sometimes that’s all you need. Continue reading

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I do. We will. I will, with God’s help.

In a text the other day, I wrote to a friend, “Remember to care for self as you care for others.” As I typed the words, I paused, then added, “Says he who has difficulty practicing what he preaches.” For me this is so true. Continue reading

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In search of the real

How does a popular movie of puppetry and celebrity cameos speak about idolatry? The answer lies in the Muppets’ inability to see past Constantine’s villainy because of their desire to receive what they want. Continue reading

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Where is my point of reference?

Like the spinning compass, I feel as if my reference points are adjusting to the new learning and new encounters that I have experienced. I find myself longing for control, for direction, for ways to step forward and to step in confidence into the future. Continue reading

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