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Entertainment, rest, and leisure are something humans have enjoyed since the beginning of time, though mostly in the form of physical activities (sports, gardening, carpentry), social gatherings (parties, festivals, concerts), or other popular hobbies (reading, fishing, crafting). Taking time to unwind from the daily grind is important for our well-being. God knows this and modeled […]
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Hands down, basil is my favorite herb. I love the versatility of basil – it instantly freshens up any salad, soup, or pasta, it can elevate a homemade sauce, it pairs well with cheese or fruit, and can add depth and revitalization to a summery beverage. This summer my family’s garden yielded a bounty of […]
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A seasonal pastime for many Midwesterners is visiting a local U-Pick farm to acquire a bounty of the latest “in season” produce. One of my family’s faves to gather are blueberries. Fat, juicy and ripe for the picking, these tiny and tasty berries make the perfect ingredient in any sweet bread or baked dessert, like […]
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God So Close: Experience a Life Awakened to His Spirit By Becky Thompson The Holy Spirit has always been a contentious character in the Christian faith and the understanding of the diversity and unity of the triune God. Christians (and even some agnostics) can get on board with God the Father or God the Creator […]
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What is a Woman? I unashamedly experienced FOMO last week when the highly anticipated and predicably controversial documentary, What is a Woman? released. Nearly every conservative commentator I follow and news-focused podcast show I listen to was talking about this film. I felt like an outsider trying to get into the “coming out party” of the season, but […]
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Lessons I’ve learned and reflections I have upon leaving the public school system School is officially out for summer! I can hardly believe how quick the school year went by, especially when I think of how it began. The anger. The tension. The uncertainty. The truth slowly making its way into the light. Spending last […]
