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Advent: Love
Week 3 I was eight years old when it happened. It was the first time I can remember being completely out of control with rage. My younger brother stood under our…
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The Best Pitcher He’s Got
“Mom, would you start practicing with me at 5 a.m.? I’ve figured out if I practice an extra two hours every day except for Sunday, in only one year I will…
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Advent: Peace
Week 2 You know those brainstorming techniques we were taught in middle school? Like the one where you start with a word and you quickly write whatever words or thoughts come to…
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Three’s Company
If you would have told me five years ago what my life would look like today, I wouldn’t have believed you. Back in 2018, I was a fresh college grad who…
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Love God
The Holy Spirit’s agenda for us in 2024 is clear: He wants the first commandment to take first place in our hearts. The first commandment — to love God with all…
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Advent: Hope
Week 1 Do you ever overwhelm yourself with Christmas activities? To the point you forget about Jesus’ birth until you’re sitting in a Christmas Eve service? I’ve been there more than…
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