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Jesus Clinks His Glass

I don’t know about you, but I often feel like God is a billion miles away. Maybe to feel close to him, I should read the Bible more (or better?); I should pray more (or better?). Or maybe I need to slow down more (or better?). I mean, what do I need to do to get God’s attention?

Liv Booth

June 11, 2024

When “To the Bride and Groom!” hurts...

I cry at weddings. For a tangle of reasons. Do you? It’s June: wedding month. If you’re like me, the tears during the ceremony are a mix of joy for them, sorrow for loves lost and roads not taken, and the overwhelming feeling that these kids have NO IDEA what they’re stepping into.

Liv Booth

June 4, 2024

This Isn’t How It’s Supposed to Be!

We both walked in the room—hearts heavy with unspoken words, problems with no answers. We tried to lighten the load by revisiting past hurts and talking about solutions. The weight remained. Emotions stirred. We were fragile.

Joy Hoot

May 28, 2024

Jesus is for me: The key to paying attention

My Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) was one of the most formative experiences of my seminary training. It taught me how to pay attention to what's truly important. Let me explain…

Peter Gammell

May 21, 2024

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