Traditions to break or create
Some traditions bring us closer to God--while others can be harmful. Read moreAfter the Resurrection, learning to live again
by Wanda Frenchman The song, “Times like these” by the popular rock band, Foo Fighters, came to life for me recently as I heard it performed live at a concert—one of the few that I attended since the pandemic began. It is also one of my top ten favorite songs of all...
How are you?
by Ralen Robinson It's okay not to be okay. The other day I was in Trader Joes getting groceries when I ran into someone I knew. In our conversation, they asked, "How are you doing?" And I responded, "okay." Yet, that was far from the truth. I was stressed from work...
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