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God. We’re waiting for something to break. Like a storm breaks, and there is a deluge.Like a wave breaks, and there is a crash.Like news breaks, and we know everything is going to change. We have had so many things change this year, so many things be cancelled, so many plans fall apart.We have anxiety about what could break next.We scan the news, […]

Our culture tells us that when we have no rules, we can be ultimately free. The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it […]

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” It’s a phrase from Psalm 34, written as David reflected about escaping from Saul and the people he sent to kill David. It gets used to offer comfort to people who are grieving, particularly the death of someone close. Because, in […]

Rich Dixon takes us behind the scenes.  +++ You know I enjoy cycling. Each year, I immerse myself in the spectacle of the Tour de France. Three weeks, 21 distinct races, each more than 100 miles long. Exciting sprints, impossible mountain climbs, dangerous descents. The winner, who wears the coveted yellow jersey, completes the entire course in the […]

Yesterday I offered you 7 options of things to do to be helpful in August. They were simple things, designed to be doable in a short time. I heard from several of you about ways that you followed up. For example, a bunch of you watched Brian’s video about waiting and some of you even commented. (On […]