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To Michigan and Back – Guest Blog by Sherrie Wolthuis
This post is part of a series called Journeys. It is a continuation of the story posted by Sherrie Wolters titled 1214 S. Kedzie St. A journey can be an actual trip or it can be a pathway to spiritual or … Continue reading
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Tagged diversity in the Kingdom, hosting children, mission to Chicago
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From My Reading
“Around the world today we see the rise of leaders who offer various forms of authority without vulnerability – strength without risk. This is the promise of every authoritarian government and every dictator, and it is increasingly the currency of … Continue reading
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Tagged authority without vulnerability, C.S. Lewis, community, hardship, Jesus
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A Rehearsal for Death
Her story is full of pain and heartache. A consultant has visited her workplace and suggested changes which make her job seem less significant and even at risk. She has partnered with the Holy Spirit for years to understand that her worth … Continue reading
1214 S. Kedzie St. – Guest Blog by Sherrie Wolthuis
This post is the first in a new series called Journeys. A journey can be an actual trip or it can be a pathway to spiritual or emotional growth.It can be a life-story passed down to children or grandchildren. A … Continue reading
Going Deeper with God – “Squinty-eyed Greed”
Eugene Peterson’s book Eat this Book teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it, and then put it to use in practical ways. Our Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. This passage describes the quintessential … Continue reading
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Tagged greed, Psalm 65, wonder
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Random Noodlings
As we edge closer and closer to the 500th post on this blog, I am re-purposing a few posts that appeared in the very beginning. This one was first published on December 9, 2012. Random Noodling #1: I was listening to a … Continue reading
From My Reading
“Our spiritual journey requires a deepening awareness of our own shadow and light. It requires a rigorous commitment to ‘catching ourselves in the act’ of automatic, programmed responses. It requires choosing instead to respond from the place of light in … Continue reading
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Tagged community, evil, experiencing life together, letting go
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Living as Apprentices 