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Approaching God

Approaching God
Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for our Jewish friends, represents the one day of the year that the high priest could enter into the Holy of Holies and say the name of God. God wanted to live with His people, but sin was in the way. This God, who is so holy,…
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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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