Growing up, I only heard my parents swear a handful of times. We were allowed to say “shoot” and “gosh,” but the big curse words were reserved for special occasions, such as a hubcap falling off the car, dropping a glass jar of orange juice, and the confirmation of a certain Supreme Court Justice.
Read MoreAs we walk the second marathon of this pandemic, life isn’t getting easier. We have pent-up grief, anxiety, and exhaustion that overwhelm us. When our souls are parched and thirsty for God, one place we can turn in Scripture is to the Psalms of Lament.
Read MorePrayer is the language we use in our relationships with God. It gives shape to what we sense, feel, and long for before our Creator.
Read MoreI wonder what renewal looks like in your life. Maybe it’s a new notebook to begin the semester. Perhaps it’s the feeling of entering the ocean and feeling the waves wash away the sand from your skin. Maybe it’s giving or receiving forgiveness in a relationship, then doing the fragile work of reconciliation.
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