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Faith in the Unseen

Faith is a funny thing. Hebrews 11:1 explains faith as believing something we cannot see Yet I’ve found that, over time, my faith in God has become less of believing in the unseen and more of an experience of a pattern of faithfulness. I’ll try to explain. A friend once suggested to me that faith is kind of like sitting in a chair. We confidently take a seat because we have sat in chairs so many times and they have held us. What’s more, we have watched so many other people...

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Anticipation and Hope

Anticipation.  It means to expect, look forward to or to hope.  However, the more I reflect on this definition I realize that for many people, anticipation can bring a feeling of dread or concern rather than hope.  I wonder what your outlook is this morning?  As you head into 2022, do you anticipate this upcoming year to be better or worse than the year before? According to a recent report from Pew Research, 78% of Americans say they are dissatisfied with the...

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Contemplative Rhythms

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” John 15:4  “I am already tired, and it is just January.” I overheard this statement as I walked through the store. Sometimes I feel like that, too. “I am already tired, and I haven’t done anything yet” was a common refrain in my home growing up.   God hears the cry of our...

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