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Read more about the article Really Good Bacon and the Expansive Love of God

Really Good Bacon and the Expansive Love of God

  • Post published:February 6, 2020
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The expansive love of God filled my weekend with the women of White Memorial Presbyterian Church at a retreat in Pinehurst, NC. It was such a joy to gather with…

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Read more about the article Caregiving: The Humble Act of Bathing

Caregiving: The Humble Act of Bathing

  • Post published:February 3, 2020
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In caregiving, the humble act of bathing requires deep trust and deep care. Here's what it taught me about God. Have you ever washed another person’s body? Maybe a young…

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Read more about the article AJB Recommends: Faith and Family Podcasts

AJB Recommends: Faith and Family Podcasts

  • Post published:January 31, 2020
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Amy Julia Recommends is a compilation of recommendations for podcasts, books, articles, etc., that I've shared on my social media platforms. This edition of Amy Julia Recommends features podcasts that…

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Read more about the article What 7 Nights in an RV Taught Me About a Cotton Candy Life

What 7 Nights in an RV Taught Me About a Cotton Candy Life

  • Post published:January 23, 2020
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Seven nights in an RV taught me about a cotton candy life and the invitation to a different way, a way that leads to full life, full to overflowing. There…

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Read more about the article Speaking at the Festival of Faith & Writing

Speaking at the Festival of Faith & Writing

  • Post published:December 27, 2019
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Years ago, I saw an ad in an issue of Books and Culture for something called the Festival of Faith & Writing. The name of the conference alone caught my…

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#19: Light in the Darkness

  • Post published:December 19, 2019
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Episode #19 — Light in the Darkness: The light shines in the darkness. Today’s episode looks at how the glitz, parties, and gifts of the commercialized Christmas can serve as…

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Read more about the article How We Think About Giving Money Away

How We Think About Giving Money Away

  • Post published:December 2, 2019
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Giving money away. What do we think about that? Over the last two decades, Peter and I have thought a lot about where to give our money. Considering what we…

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Read more about the article How a Baby with Down Syndrome from Brazil Is Changing Lives in Zambia

How a Baby with Down Syndrome from Brazil Is Changing Lives in Zambia

  • Post published:November 27, 2019
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As we move towards a season of thanks and of giving, I invited my friend Holly Nelson to tell the story of the Special Hope Network, a ministry that equips…

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Read more about the article Gratitude and Growth: How to Practice Gratitude

Gratitude and Growth: How to Practice Gratitude

  • Post published:November 26, 2019
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I’ve been writing about gratitude for the past two weeks in honor of the season of Thanksgiving. Today, as we look at gratitude and growth (or how to practice gratitude),…

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Gratitude and Grace

  • Post published:November 25, 2019
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Superficial gratitude can distort the reality of grace. It’s easy for people in relative comfort to compare ourselves to other needy individuals, pity them, and offer gratitude to God for…

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