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I remember a quote from Frederick Buechner in his book The Longing for Home:  “In the entire history of the universe, let alone in your own history,

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Passed Down

My older friend passes down her sourdough bread starter that’s at least 30 years old. She’s teaching me how to feed it  and then make

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Learning to Scale Up

This summer, I’ve been cooking for a group of 25 people as part of our Cru Grad Summer Mission. I’ve learned to take my recipes

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I’ll Be Your Sunshine

Today, I find the rare Monotropa uniflora, also known as ghost pipe, Indian pipe, or the ghost plant. The ghost plant contains no chlorophyll; it cannot

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Stand with Wisdom

When I think of the way people communicate on social media, I find my stomach in knots. It may seem smart, but it never seems

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A Life Goal: Psalm 112

As I read Psalm 112 this morning, I note so many worthy aims. The psalmist writes: Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord,     who find

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Always John 15

I examine John 15 to note the characteristics of abiding: I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me

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