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Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina

As a child, I loved the Bible stories. They told of far-off times and places. And the people taught us about qualities that were good and noble. Despite the fact that I grew up in a Unitarian church, God was part of the tradition. We had a creed, short though it was, and it included “the leadership of Jesus.” Of course, I had no idea that Jesus was much more than a leader. 

The only time I had a glimpse of something bigger was through…

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Times of Uncertainty: Seven Tips for Living in the Present

Times of Uncertainty: Seven Tips for Living in the Present

Not that many months ago, we felt pretty certain about the future. We made plans to travel. We expected to go to church on Sundays. Shopping for groceries surely wasn’t a concern. We never imagined masks as required accessories. Then, just like that, we found ourselves in uncertain times.

As the wife of a military retiree, I’ve had quite a bit of experience with uncertainty. I remember

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