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Make a joyful noise

Make a joyful noise
Ok, so let’s just get this out right at the beginning – I don’t like to sing. Well, to clarify, I don’t like to sing in front of anybody. I’ll sing in the car or working around home, but in a group I distract even myself. It gives new meaning to a joyful noise. The…
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Be Together

Be Together
Be together. There is strength and wisdom in that instruction. I don’t always recognize that because I’m an introvert and those can be hard words. We are made to be together, to complement each other’s strengths, to encourage and lift up when needed. After the crucifixion, we see that the disciples were gathered together. They…
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You don’t have a soul

You don’t have a soul
“You don’t have a soul. You ARE a soul. You HAVE a body.“ This is great news! Wrestling with the loss of friends, health issues among loved ones and my own physical changes in this decade of life, this is a timely reminder from C. S. Lewis. Our bodies are temporary, but our souls are who we…
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Now that you’re gone

Now that you’re gone
“It’s not what happens when you’re here, its what happens when you’re not – that is the mark of a true leader.” I’ve taken that admonition to heart, whether it’s at work – when bringing up new staff – or in my ministry. It’s true on an organizational level, but also true for eternity. Gene…
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