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Remember

When I need to remember to take something with me when I leave the house, I usually put it in a spot at the end of the kitchen counter. I’ll pass by it on my way out the door and see it. If I leave it somewhere else, I likely will forget about it. I need the visual reminder. I do the same thing with lists. When I need to remember to do or buy something, I add it to a list. I may remember it without adding it to the list, but seeing it written helps ensure I’ll...

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Living Courageously

It is natural to be inspired by the bravery of others.  There are times when I reflect upon the sacrifice of my grandparents and all that was required of their generation to overcome the threats of a second world war.  These moments of reflection are both humbling and inspiring.  I have similar emotions when I hear about the bravery of first responders who are often running into danger rather than away from it.  Or even when I think about the examples of courage that are...

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Living in Community

The past few years, one of the things on my bucket list has been to see the giant sequoia trees at the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. These majestic trees can grow 350 feet tall. They are massively huge and strong. Yet their strength isn't from deep roots. Their strength comes from the many trees around them. Unable to survive alone.... ever, they grow in "tribes" or communities giving each of the trees around them strength and support.    The body of Christ is like that...

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