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Repairing the World

Repairing the World
One of the observational laws of physics says that things move from order to disorder. This wasn’t always the case. God created the world with perfect order and harmony. When sin entered, it disrupted that order and in crept chaos. We see its effect not just in our physical world but also in humanity. Relationships…
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Search me, O God

Search me, O God
When I reflect on who I am and the condition of my heart, what is my yardstick? It’s easy to compare myself to others or make justifications for my faults. As Jeremiah laments, “the heart is deceitful above all things.” I know mine is. Because of my blind spots, God needs to search my heart.…
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Everyday Joy

Everyday Joy
A while back I received a gift of three Christmas themed blocks spelling out J O Y. They ended up sitting out all year – who can’t use a little extra joy? My friend let word get back to the artist of their daily use and she graciously created a new set for me without…
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Monuments and Memorials

Monuments and Memorials
This weekend marked the 15-year anniversary for the 9/11 attacks. As a nation, we remembered together in a variety of ways. Some of those traditions cross years of time and culture. Ancient Israelites marked important events and places by setting up a stone or pile of stones. They drew attention to the site and begged…
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