Tag: Daily Life
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Leaving Promises in Our Footsteps

– May 30, 2018 – Earlier this week, I was driving through a terrible rain and hailstorm. Thick, heavy rain drops drastically reduced visibility while the sound of the hailstones against my car’s roof and windshield was nearly overwhelming. Drivers, struggling to maintain safety, crept along the interstate slowly. After nearly fifteen minutes of traveling…
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The Invitation of the Mundane

Last week we began looking back through the past two years of the blog’s archives by revisiting on of the first posts: Dry Coastlands, Heavy Rain. This week, we’ll take a closer look at another post from 2017. Stepping further into the theme of the original post, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to…
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Editor’s Letter – The Backstory

The start of Spring last week was, at least for me, a welcome change of season. Winter is beautiful, yes, but the cold weather and marled grey skies can be a dull drag. Spring blooms, on the other hand, seem to effortlessly brighten up the day with their vibrant, cheerful colors. In truth, though, my…
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Catching the Dawn

As my eyes slowly opened, they were greeted by soft hues of morning light. I put my glasses on and peered through the small airplane window. Dawn was breaking over the Rocky Mountains, coloring snowy peaks and rugged slopes in rosy shades. Deep valleys, still cloaked with fog, were woven throughout the landscape bringing depth…
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Go-To Podcasts

Now that the rush of the new year is finally beginning to settle, it’s easier to find some extra head space. The decorations are packed, schedules have opened back up, and a new routine is in place. Still, maintaining an energetic tempo and weaving curiosity and learning into the day can be challenging. One way…
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The Psalms – No. 42

There are days where discouragement and disillusionment seem to form a dense fog around us. Our weary hearts struggle to make sense of the world around us, desperate for clarity, or at least a little relief. At these times, taking a step forward can be both terrifying and exhausting. Even making it out of the…