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Read more about the article Saying Goodbye to Our Church

Saying Goodbye to Our Church

  • Post published:September 19, 2024
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Before I write anything else, I do want to thank those of you who have decided, voluntarily, to support the work I do through a paid subscription to this newsletter. Not only…

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Read more about the article S8 E1 | Narrow Path, Spacious Life with Rich Villodas

S8 E1 | Narrow Path, Spacious Life with Rich Villodas

  • Post published:September 10, 2024
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Apple YouTube Spotify More! The ways we have envisioned success—whether it’s more wealth, social media followers, recognition, or power—might actually lead us away from an abundant, spacious life. Pastor Rich…

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Read more about the article The Wonder of Kindness and Joy on Planet Earth

The Wonder of Kindness and Joy on Planet Earth

  • Post published:August 8, 2024
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Last year, after we returned from a week at Hope Heals Camp, I wrote that camp “is not a place where we lay out a message of salvation, but rather…

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Read more about the article The Good Life Belongs to the Ones who are Unimportant and Overlooked

The Good Life Belongs to the Ones who are Unimportant and Overlooked

  • Post published:July 18, 2024
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A few years ago, I was seated next to a businessman from New York City at a fundraising dinner. I asked him about his summer plans, and he told me…

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Read more about the article S7 E18 | Exploring the Good Life with Meghan Sullivan, Ph.D.

S7 E18 | Exploring the Good Life with Meghan Sullivan, Ph.D.

  • Post published:June 11, 2024
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Apple YouTube Spotify More! What does it mean to live a good life? How do we find meaning and happiness in our everyday lives? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker…

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Ministry of Tears

  • Post published:May 20, 2024
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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 to share advice from Katherine…

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Read more about the article S7 E 16 | Hope That Heals in a World That Hurts with Katherine Wolf

S7 E 16 | Hope That Heals in a World That Hurts with Katherine Wolf

  • Post published:May 14, 2024
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Apple YouTube Spotify More!  How do you hold onto hope in the midst of suffering? How can we trust in the goodness of God in a world of pain? What…

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Read more about the article The Power of Love

The Power of Love

  • Post published:May 7, 2024
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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 different from the power of…

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Read more about the article S7 E15 | Bringing Politics Under the Power of Love with Michael Wear

S7 E15 | Bringing Politics Under the Power of Love with Michael Wear

  • Post published:April 30, 2024
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Apple YouTube Spotify More!  We are heading into another contentious Presidential election. For people of faith, for people who care about character and gentleness and values, for people who are…

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Read more about the article April 2024 Favorites

April 2024 Favorites

  • Post published:April 26, 2024
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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. I’d love to hear your…

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