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May 2024 Favorites

There’s so much good content out there these days, it’s hard to know where to start. Here are a few of my favorite books, podcast

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What Is Normal?

What is “normal?” I don’t use the word normal very much anymore. It’s just one of the many ways my language has changed in the

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Ministry of Tears

How do I care for someone in pain? People have asked me this question. I’ve asked this question. And I thought it would be helpful

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A Wild Weekend

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So here’s a beautiful model of how to create a space that benefits an entire community. I got to visit my friend Katie Kishore in

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The Power of Love

The only power that God ever chooses to wield is the power of love. And that’s a really non-coercive, gentle, patient, kind power. It’s incredibly

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April 2024 Favorites

I’ve had a chance to read and listen to lots of people. Here’s a hodgepodge of recommendations that includes 1 book, 2 podcasts, and 3 articles I’ve appreciated lately.

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