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Dec 2018
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped......
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November 20, 2018
The Secret Ingredient For Thanksgiving
As I write this, I’m standing in my kitchen preparing a list of items we’ll need to grab from the store to ensure we have all we need for our family’s Thanksgiving meal this year....
March 01, 2018
Urban Spirituality: Embodying God’s Mission in the Neighborhood
By Karina Kreminski Often when I come across books about spirituality, the pictures on the front covers of those books make me smile. Usually there will be a photo of the mountains, the desert or...
August 03, 2017
Stories From Ukraine | Meet Sergei
Stories aren’t just found in a good book, they’re hidden behind the eyes of the person right in front of you. They have flesh, they have feelings, and they have a name. But are we...
July 30, 2017
Stories From Ukraine | Meet Arkasha
Stories aren’t just found in a good book, they’re hidden behind the eyes of the person right in front of you. They have flesh, they have feelings, and they have a name. But are we...
July 14, 2017
Diversify Your Dinner Table
Every single one of us is a sojourner traveling from a place we currently stand to the place we hope to be. On this road we encounter obstacles, bumps and dead ends that cause us...
May 25, 2017
Church Isn’t A Building
Our house has been witness to birthday parties and baptisms. It’s a place that we’ve welcomed friends, family, and even the occasional stranger. We may not have a sanctuary with pews, but we often hold...
October 03, 2016
Church
By Courtney Chow According to the Internet, “church” is defined as a building used for public Christian worship — a building that might well resemble the one I grew up calling church. I remember it...
September 25, 2016
Life Inside a Story
One of my family’s favorite shows right now is NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior.” It’s a sports entertainment competition spin-off of the Japanese television series “Sasuke.” If you tune in to watch the show, you’ll see...
August 02, 2016
The Lost Art of Staying Put
A few days back I was sitting at a local coffeehouse with a few friends talking about the weekend. As conversation took place I couldn’t help but notice a small group of people sitting around...