Category: Devotional Tidbits
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They and She: The Paralyzing Power of Past Family Pain
Sometimes, I am paralyzed by the past pain of my family. It’s as if what touched them touches me. It’s as if who they couldn’t forgive,I came out of the womb detesting. It’s as if their mind’s tears flowed through the years onlyTo solidify in my DNA. No words were needed when I was young;…
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The Waiting Room: When Waiting on God to Talk Back Gets Hard
Yep–all of the clergy are gallivanting about in Israel, so ya got me. Don’t worry, we won’t be making flames with red glitter or having you act as one of the disciples in front of a gutsy fan. (Or, will we?) My name is Meg and for almost a decade now, I have been blessed to…
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Serving the Poor Through a Tarnished Lens
As soon as the strap hit my shoulder I knew something wasn’t right. Heart racing, I unbuckled my bag only to find that my wallet had been stolen. Stolen? Yes-stolen. I was heart-broken; it was most likely pocketed by one who came to our office seeking shelter, funds or food. The church’s community meal was the…
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Discipleship: It’s Not All About You
“It’s not about you.” My grandmother corrected over the phone. A rookie on the job, I had found myself in the midst of a monumental personality clash with a coworker. I was livid and was seeking a hype-man of sorts-or at least a pan on the back. Neither did she deliver.…
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Being Known By God
John 4:1-30| Preached during Lent of 2011 Do you think she had any idea what the day would hold when she awoke that morning? What are the odds that the same time she was retrieving water, would be the same exact time that Jesus decided to take a breather on his trip to Galilee.…