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Advent faith found on a top bunk
Last Wednesday, I volunteered at a rescue mission for the homeless. I discovered a profound dimension to my Advent faith. It came after an encounter with Carolyn. She is 61 years old, weighs…
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Are you the one or should I look for another?
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one…
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When new life sprouts from old stumps
On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. (Is 11:1) I was hiking around the Lake Shore Trail at Lake Norman…
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Not this way or that, but something much better
“I have two possible job offers,” a man sprung on me as we met for spiritual direction. “One has a longer commute. The other requires more travel. Both reduce the time I can…
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Advent: A Time to See the Incredible in the Ordinary
Advent is a time to lose our skepticism and see ‘incredible things’ every day.
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How to change regular waiting into holy waiting
I volunteer as a case manager at a Strong Life Rescue Mission one day a week. The non-profit assists the homeless with their basic needs. One of my assignments is to help them acquire…
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Advent: a time to calm the turbulent waters
Calm the turbulence in your life to see the "glories yet to be revealed."
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