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Smile Like a Christian

Reflect The outside of my white passenger van is covered with dozens of colorful magnetic flowers. No matter where I drive it, people invariably notice

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gather the fragments; person repurposing recycled material

Gather the Fragments

After he feeds the 5,000, Jesus tells his disciples to gather up the fragments so nothing is wasted. Isn’t that how God works in our lives, too?

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in God's hands, hand holding a globe.

In God’s Hands

Remember that old refrain, “He’s got the whole world in his hands”? God’s also got each one of us in his hands, and he doesn’t let go.

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woman being joyful and happy

Finding True Joy

In Mary’s Magnificat she prays, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior” (Luke 1:46-47). How do we find true joy?

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glassblower at work with glass and fire.

The Artist’s Work

Recently, I admired a gifted glassblower at work. Watching the bubble of hot glass transform reminded me of God’s description of himself as the potter and us as his clay.

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Snowy egret standing in water

Practice Patience

Reflect It’s tough to be patient when we are waiting for God to act in our lives. One recent morning I watched a snowy egret.

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