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Blazing a trail of love

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A friend’s premature death surfaces thoughts about God’s power, strength, love and blessing, and the hope we must carry.

New leaves and old fears

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When is it time to plant corn? When oak leaves are the size of a squirrel’s ear. I remembered this bit of Iowa folk wisdom on my walk this morning, so I gave the burr oak a closer look.

Tax preparation as a spiritual practice

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With the April 15 deadline looming, my wife and I are once again taking on Form 1040 with its schedules and worksheets. We are tackling taxes.

What the tree said

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Spanish moss hanging from branches like gnome beards. Palm fronds dancing with the passing breeze. Lizards darting from flower bed to sunny stucco. I’m looking out at my sister-in-law’s Florida backyard.

What now?

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Am I still on the right path? Am I spending time on what’s important? Is it steady as she goes, or time for a course correction? These questions may sound familiar. If you find yourself in a changing season, where-is-God-leading-me questions may be showing up in your prayers and wonderings.

Under construction

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Twelve degrees and cloudy-gray, with snow in the forecast. I’m looking out at Christina Rossetti’s “bleak midwinter.” 

Gospel and inclusivity

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Diversity, as cosmetics, impedes inclusion and equity. Unfortunately, diversity in church often remains at the cosmetic level, more worried about how we present ourselves in public gatherings.

Apricot bread and gathered worship

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When people ask about a food that makes the holiday official in my family, the answer I give is apricot bread.

Blooming out of season

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Along the trail by the creek, maple leaves flash red against the yellows of the ash trees. It’s quite a show — and a confirmation that the chill in the air means business.

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” — Luke 23:42

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