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Lighting the Candle of Joy

This post originally was published December 12, 2010, but is perfect for this year’s series on Advent. This week brings the third Sunday of Advent. In a traditional advent wreath, the third candle is pink and is referred to as … Continue reading

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Advent: How Are You Getting Ready?

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, the … Continue reading

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Advent: What Are You Getting Ready For?

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, the … Continue reading

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What’s In A (Church) Name?

A few weeks ago, I was in the grocery store and overheard a woman talking on her cellphone about the name of her church, and the problems it may be causing for membership and attendance. I didn’t catch the full … Continue reading

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Moment Of Truth

One of the most powerful concepts that I encountered on my weight-loss/maintenance/fitness journey was the “moment of truth.” My friend (and certified personal trainer) Raphael may not have come up with it himself, but he’s the person that I always … Continue reading

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