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International Day of Peace
A belated reflection on the International Day of Peace and the ways sorrow, resistance, and alternative visions can help us partner with God to grow peace in our world
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Berry Picking Parables
Ways blueberry picking made me reflect on developing faith in our family
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Retreat Reflections-Toward Health and Security (Not What it Sounds)
God as Father. God as Lover. God as River of Love. How do these metaphors inform and challenge how we relate to the Divine in secure and healthy ways?
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Marriage Musings-Thirteen
Thirteen thoughts on marriage from thirteen years into a journey
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Holding Out for the Heroes…
Which heroes can we hold onto when so many icons have fallen? What can combat our cynicism with awe and gratitude ?
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How Do We Know God Loves Us?
Valentine’s Day Thoughts About Knowing and Showing God’s Love
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You Respond: What has Shaped or Is Shaping Your Life?
Reflections from the IMC community on what has shaped us and what will continue to form us
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Help Kids Engage With Worship Service (Church muscles)
Ideas for helping kids (of all ages) become active listeners in church
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Lessons from Our Limping Backyard Fruit Harvest
Thoughts on formation from our backyard fruit harvest
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Fumbling Forward When We’re Asked Hard Questions
Fumbling forward in hard faith conversations
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Compost and Canned Goods: Learning to Serve
On building good soil and the messy work of developing servant hearts
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5 Finger Formation Reflection
Which places, spaces, faces, graces and races have formed or are forming you and those you love?