Category: Religion
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Fear is Not the Enemy
A black bird catches my attention, bringing me back to the present. I find myself once again in the middle of the woods. I lift my head, watching the bird in the trees, its red wing highlighting its location so I can follow it. As I walk, I find myself contemplating. Is fear really as…
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My Dear Little Wild One
“My dear little wild one, I never meant for you to live in others’ expectations.” I had this thought drift into my mind one morning as I was getting ready for work, and it has stayed in the back of my mind ever since. As we walked the paths of the metro park, surrounded by…
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The Power of Silence and Solitude
We live in a world full of noise, distraction, and constant movement.But I have always been drawn to silence. When I was a child, I could sit for hours simply thinking and letting my mind wander. Looking back, I realize that silence has always felt natural to me. I’m not sure whether it is our…
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Faithfulness Without Feeling Inspired
February is here. As we enter the second month of the year, it’s natural to hit a lull in energy and motivation after the holidays fade. If we set resolutions in January, this is often when they become harder to keep. In the same way, we can experience a quiet lull in our relationship with…
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Fully Alive in the Quiet of Winter
(A Winter Hiking Reflection) It’s quiet. Snow crunches under my feet. The world is still dim, and the cold air meets my face as I wait for the sun to wake. There is something deeply peaceful about being welcomed by nature. I set out this winter with a quiet intention: to look for beauty and…
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When Love Arrives
An Advent Reflection Christmas has come! This year, our Christmas looks a little different, and next year’s will too. We’ve had doctor’s appointments, caring for a family member recovering from surgery, and navigating family gatherings. We ended Christmas Eve by attending our church’s candlelight service, where we lit candles and sang worship songs. It feels…
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The Quiet Adventure of a Winter Walk
As the days shorten and darkness takes up more of our days, we can slip into the winter blues. I live in a state where I have the blessing of experiencing each season in full. The official first day of winter is still approaching, but we have already had our first few snowfalls. This may…
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Cultivating Peace
An Advent Reflection We have arrived at Week Two of Advent. Words are important to me—the words we speak to ourselves and to others hold great power. It may sound a little strange, but I have favorite words, and this week’s theme is one of them. Today’s Candle is Peace. Advent is a beautiful season.…
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