I think we don’t have much of an idea what resurrection is or what it means. I think the sense of resurrection grows within us over time. When we’re younger, especially those of us who have resources and who grew up in relative safety, we are likely to feel strong and purposeful, all on our [...]
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What kind of prayer expresses thanksgiving that is honest? Do I begin with my complaints and then end with words of praise and trust? Some of the psalms from the Bible follow that structure, so it must be OK. But is it enough simply to say, “Things are horrible, but I know that God is [...]
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Nancy Jo Sullivan and I recently sat down for a chat about her new book Small Mercies. Today we share the first part of our conversation, in which Nancy Jo explains, “In everyday moments we find grace and mercy, and it’s important to be on the lookout for those moments.” She also shares the story [...]
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Next week, you’ll hear more about this book and author, but let me whet your appetite. In Small Mercies: Glimpses of God in Everyday Life, Nancy Jo Sullivan opens up her own story to show us how to recognize when God’s grace has touched us. We can find God’s small mercies in the mundane conversations [...]
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No matter how pure our motives and how flawless our discernment process, we depend on God’s grace ultimately to help us make not only good choices, but the best ones. We count on God’s grace as we examine our hearts. We need grace to help us detach from biases and the sorts of passions—both negative [...]
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