How to Flourish: Abiding in the Living Vine
I have a confession. Even though I’m a chaplain, sometimes my spiritual life seems fruitless. I let worry or anxiety …
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Christian Fellowship: The Joy of Breaking Bread Together
When my husband was a freshman in college he joined a Bible study through a ministry on campus. That group …
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A Root Awakening: A Daily Meditation
Where does your daily strength come from? Do you seek the “living water” of Christ, or fleeting joys of the …
Bearing Upward Fruit: A Daily Meditation
God’s salvation isn’t a one-time event; it’s a transformative journey. We see this in Isaiah, where God promises protection for …
Grafted In: A Daily Meditation
Master gardeners understand the benefits of grafting. By taking a branch from a tangerine tree and grafting it onto an …
Firm Foundation: Grow Strong in the Soil of Salvation
Imagine a towering oak, its branches reaching for the heavens, its roots anchoring it through fierce winds and relentless storms. …
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Growing Together in a Spiritual Community
During my college years, I spent one summer on a mission trip across the country. I wanted to broaden my …
Finding Common Ground in Baseball and Faith
At the heart of any community, we find stories—the shared experiences that not only tell us where we’ve been but …
Batter Up: Baseball as a Metaphor for Spiritual Growth
Memories of my hometown baseball field remain strong as I remember my first big-girl job at the age of 12. …
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Diamonds in the Rough: How Baseball Informs Faith
In both sports and spirituality, the phrase “diamonds in the rough” describes the hidden potential waiting to be discovered. Just …