Why Does God's Generosity Bother Us?
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God is generous. But sometimes God’s generosity bothers us. What might that tell us about ourselves?
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What Kind of Anger Are You Nourishing? | Written Reflection
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In this episode of the Providence Podcast, we explore the many flavors of anger and consider what might be underneath it: hurt, anxiety, sadness, fear, wounded pride, or even a call from God to act. When we can name what is stirring in us, we may be better able to discern whether God is calling us toward action, mercy, healing, forgiveness—or letting go.
Read MoreDo We Owe Each Other Love? Written Reflection 6.3
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Do we really owe each other love, especially when relationships get messy? Love is more than warm feelings; it’s a gritty, faithful choice to will the good of another, even when it’s hard.
Read MoreWhat If More Isn’t Better? Renewal, Resistance & Real Life
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Following Christ means resisting some of the values our culture tells us to embrace, but it also means discovering a different kind of life—one rooted in love, compassion, community, service, and the common good.
Read MoreWho Do You Say That I Am? | Know God, Know Yourself
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“Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asks this vulnerable question of his friends, and we’re going to sit with it together. Who is Christ for you? Who is God for you? And what happens when the answer isn't clear?
Read MoreAfraid of Choosing Wrong? Summer Sabbath Series
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God calls us to choose wisely, and we can trust that God will help us to decide and will love us through whatever we choose.
Read MoreThere's Plenty of Room on the Lampstand -- Summer Sabbath Series
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Christ calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world — words meant to affirm our goodness and invite us to shine. But what if shining doesn’t come easily, or doesn’t feel safe for everyone? In this episode, we reflect on salt and light as a shared, communal There’s plenty of room on the lampstand for all of us.
Read MoreNot to Condemn the World: A God Who Accompanies
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God came into the world to accompany us so deeply that God became one of us to move among us and love us and show us the way.
Read MoreAfraid of Choosing Wrong? God Walks with You Through Every Decision
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God calls us to choose wisely, and we can trust that God will help us to decide and will love us through whatever we choose.
Read MoreThere's Plenty of Room on the Lampstand
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Christ calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world — words meant to affirm our goodness and invite us to shine. But what if shining doesn’t come easily, or doesn’t feel safe for everyone? In this episode, we reflect on salt and light as a shared, communal There’s plenty of room on the lampstand for all of us.
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