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God in the Kitchen

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God in the Kitchen

As we prepare for our family to eat around our tables during the holiday or anytime of the year, we can be connected to the ones who came before and to God.

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WHERE IS GOD?

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WHERE IS GOD?

The news reports can leave us wondering where is God in the midst of it all. Thoughts turn to the war in Ukraine and my extended family’s heritage. There are no answers as to why God seems distant, but lament is a way we can process our anger, grief and doubt.

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BEAUTY WILL SAVE US

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BEAUTY WILL SAVE US

Beauty has a power we often fail to recognize, perhaps because we are too busy, moving too fast, juggling too many things to stop and see it. This piece extols the benefits of slowing down and paying attention to the beauty right where we are. Seeking beauty is a form of mindfulness which has many benefits.

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DENIED LONGINGS IN CHILDHOOD AND WRESTLING WITH OUR SHADOW SIDE

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DENIED LONGINGS IN CHILDHOOD AND WRESTLING WITH OUR SHADOW SIDE

Denied longings in childhood can lead to unhealthy patterns as an attempt to meet those longings. Some questions to ponder as we explore our shadow side.

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PRIDE AND THE PRODIGAL

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PRIDE AND THE PRODIGAL

Do you ever wonder why the prodigal gets such bad publicity? Is it possible that we have read the familiar story of the prodigal all wrong? Or at the very least, missed the most important part? Read to find out more.