God is a God of the Present

by Henri Nouwen The real enemies of our life are the “oughts” and the “ifs.” They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the unpredictable future. But real life takes place in the here and the now. God is a God of the present. God is always in the moment, be that…

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Shape Worries Into Prayers

Line drawing of hands in prayer position.

Three steps to move forward “Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of…

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A New Thanksgiving

by Rebecca Morton This year, Thanksgiving feels different. Quieter. A little lonelier, if I’m honest. We moved to this town three months ago—my husband, our two kids, and me—chasing a new job opportunity and, supposedly, a fresh start. And in many ways, it has been good. The kids are adjusting well, making friends faster than…

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