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We all follow leaders. The question is, who’s leading? Most of us follow some combination of our peers, people we admire, advertising, media outlets, and most importantly for Christians, Jesus. As a Christian, my desire is to follow Jesus more … Continue reading
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Have you ever stifled your hopes to avoid disappointment? Me too. A lifetime of being a Chicago Cubs fan has taught me not to get my hopes up. When I was a kid I watched or listened to every game possible, … Continue reading
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The Bible is God’s Word to us; God is the main character and the Bible tells God’s story. His supporting cast inhabits about 2200 years of human history starting with the people of Israel and ending with the first century development of … Continue reading
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What does your internal stream of consciousness sound like? There are words floating through my mind at all times; some are good and purposeful and others are not. My mental monologue generally contains too much self-focused and self-defeating babble. What a stupid … Continue reading
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When all of my work is finished for the day, or when my brain is kaput, I give myself permission to read a novel or to watch a little television. I’m afraid that if I let myself relax earlier, well, nothing would get … Continue reading
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On what do you base your identity? Most often, these days, our identity is associated with our work. An article in the Chicago Tribune (“Just can’t escape the daily grind” by Charles McNulty, February 21, 2016) argues that even today’s movies are … Continue reading
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Last weekend my husband and I attended my uncle’s funeral. He will be mightily missed, but my cousins and I had a lovely time remembering and reconnecting. Tuesday morning we all woke up to news of another devastating terror attack in … Continue reading
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Blog posts with a number in the title are more frequently read than others. It’s true, I am more likely to click on 5 Reasons to Pray than on Reasons to Pray. (Note: The titles in this post are all random and off the top … Continue reading
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Jesus dictated words to seven ancient churches through John in the book of Revelation. Each dictation, “to the angel of the church in…,” begins with the phrase “These are the words of…”, describes commendations and warnings for the church, and ends … Continue reading
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It’s a good New Year’s resolution: Read the Bible this year. Maybe you’ve tried it before and haven’t gotten too far, or maybe you’re familiar with the Bible and yet reading it feels like trying to put together a complex jigsaw … Continue reading
