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Wonderfully Made

Our Psalm last week was Psalm 139. It’s one I’ve read/heard/recited many times but, as happens so often with the Bible, different words jumped out at me this time. Here is the full Psalm:  1 O Lord, you have searched … Continue reading

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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: 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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Seeeking God’s Love

I’m not Catholic, but I’ve always been fascinated by Catholicism, nuns, and the idea of joining a convent. My interest drew me into an article in my October issue of O magazine about a woman who joined a convent in … Continue reading

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My Favorite Bible Verse

I was travelling on September 11 this year, and pretty much went straight from the airport into conference sessions, so it took me a while to catch up on the day’s memorial events. I had the news on the next … Continue reading

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