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Before The Rooster Crows

One of the more interesting sights we saw on our vacation in Germany was churches with rooster weather vanes where we expected a cross to be: One local tour guide told us that the roosters signified Protestant churches while crosses … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday

(Another great sign in Breisach, Germany)

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This Is My Prayer

Romans 8:26 reminds me that I can still pray when I don’t know how to put my prayer into words: We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. … Continue reading

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The Cynic’s Gratitude List

One of my friends shared the idea of a “cynic’s gratitude list.” Take something that you want to gripe about and find something positive to say about it. You can be honest or snarky. Either way, the exercise is likely … Continue reading

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Why Do I Do What I Do Not Want To Do?

Breaking Bad Habits Breaking free of an old habit or trying to instill a new one can be so frustrating. I can spend all day making excellent food choices, only to be undone by a bag of chips at night.  … Continue reading

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