Pause+Pray

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The Divine Breath of Creation

God’s love for us cannot be separated from God’s love for creation. Let us honor the Divine breath that connects all living things through our actions as well as our words as we pray.
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man walking on board walk through fields.

The Precious Fallow

When you think of the indwelling of your spiritual life, do you see different seasons at play? Growth spurts, slower times?
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The Many Forms of Grief

Grief can take many forms and be triggered by losses both big and small. Remember that your pain is valid and deserves to be given a voice in a safe and healthy way.
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mother and child immigrants

Celebrating a Culture Different than Your Own

There is something beautiful in celebrating and experiencing a culture that is different from your own.
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Parenting Prayer

When my life is lacking simplicity or discipline, whenever it feels chaotic, I sometimes fantasize about living like a monk or a friar.
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Cathedral of Trees

While God invites us to his house every Sunday, he can be found just as easily in a dense wood.
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Every Breath Can Be a Prayer

The apostle Paul advises, “Pray without ceasing.” I suspect the apostle is speaking about a prayerful attitude rather than a constant succession of words.
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