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How to live with goats in the rear-view mirror
When I leave my house, I drive along the Catawba River. One morning, I happened to look in the rear-view mirror. Much to my delight, I saw the pink sun rising over the water. Much…
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Mary sees her risen son. I see my mom.
There is a fascinating meditation in the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius: Imagine what it would be like if Jesus appeared to his mother after his resurrection. (#299) Though not recorded in scripture,…
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When the Spirit Heals with the Gift of Tears
I didn’t expect to start crying, but I did. I was leading a healing retreat. I made the mistake of going off-script. The Holy Spirit took over. What I experienced then is often…
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To follow with love and longing
“Did I tell you I saw my son?” a mother asked me in a spiritual direction session. About a year ago, her adult son cut off all contact. Since then, her texts, emails,…
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Christmas is God’s way of saying, “Excuse me!”
If one ordinary child can change the community in the plane, think about how the birth of the son of God can change the human family. Christmas is our celebration of the God…
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Who do you need to remember today?
On this Memorial Day, we remember those who sacrifice their lives so that we might live life to its fullest.
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The Value of Being Still
When chaos abounds, God give eight words to live by: "Be still, and know that I am God."
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How to live Easter every day
What keeps us from experiencing this same Easter joy, even amidst life’s messiness?
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How to repair the torn canvas of your life
Look to Calvary to mend the torn pieces of your life.
