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What If the Storm Never Calms?
After dinner last week during a thunderstorm the rain pushed sideways across our street and the trees dipped so low the leaves scraped the siding of the neighbor’s house. I stood at the window watching the storm, as I usually do, and prayed the same short prayer I always pray first: “Lord, keep people safe.”We…
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When Faith Feels Fragile: Trusting God in Uncertain Seasons
When Faith Feels Fragile: Trusting God in Uncertain Seasons The hurricane came with little warning, leaving entire neighborhoods underwater in hours. Families in Florida were forced to abandon their homes, climbing to rooftops to wait for rescue. One man clutched his toddler in his arms, the floodwaters rising up his legs, and whispered, “God, please—don’t…
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What the Redwoods Can Teach Us About Church Community
What the Redwoods Can Teach Us About Church Community If you’ve ever stood beneath a redwood tree, you know the feeling: awe. These giants, some towering over 350 feet tall, have been around for centuries, quietly standing through storms, fires, and time. But what’s really fascinating is how they do it. You’d think trees that…