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I spread my right arm out feeling the empty space in my bed. My heart sinks.
Lore Ferguson
Covering it up isn't always the best way to inspire loyalty.
Chris Smith
Taking the first steps to living a more missional life
Laura J. Boggess
The time I am not investing in a nuclear family is spent in other culturally significant ways.
Charity Singleton
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May 23, 2012

Sleeping Alone

Lore Ferguson

I wake slowly, facedown, stretching my legs, cupping my toes over the end of the bed, feeling my calf muscles pull and retract. My head is lying flat, on 400 thread count white sheets. I am facing...

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May 22, 2012

When Leaders Mess Up

Christopher Smith

"Is it true that you once fell asleep during one of your own lectures?" The professor’s stunned expression revealed that he hadn’t expected anything like this when he called on the student. The...

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May 21, 2012

"How Can Christians Impact Work & Culture?" - Dale Bruner

The High Calling

"We need the community; we need each other."

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May 21, 2012

Books: Small Things With Great Love by Margot Starbuck

laura boggess

“I’ve been reading this book,” I begin, and I look up just in time to catch them throw each other one of those looks. You know, one of those Oh, no, here we go again looks. I continue...

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May 20, 2012

Electrifying Faith

Howard E. Butt, Jr.

Adults were critical of young Al.  His energy was—well—boundless. His questions were endless. These days, people would call him A-D-D.  In his day, teachers called him “addled.”   But not his...

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May 18, 2012

Serving God in the Healthcare Profession: Four Reflections

Marcus Goodyear

Our friends at The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture just published a fantastic series of articles about serving God in the healthcare profession. Four healthcare professionals...

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May 18, 2012

Everything Matters: Living Alone as a Cultural Act

Charity Singleton

Editor's Note: On Fridays we're hosting a series called Everything Matters, where guests share why their particular vocation or gift is a cultural act. Each installment serves as a response to the...

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May 17, 2012

"How Important Is Integrating Faith And Work?" - Jenny White

The High Calling

"To me, the win is that every church would have someone whose sole focus is vocation."

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May 17, 2012

Walking Into Uncertainty: Growth in Perspective

Claire Burge

Walking over storm water drains and man hole covers terrifies me. I think it’s the unknown darkness below me that makes my toes curl inward. I try to dodge the menacing holes, but every now and...

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May 16, 2012

Sharing the Days

emily wierenga

It’s just nine in the morning, and I’m wishing to hear the garage door sliding shut, meaning Trenton is home, his bike parked. And I’ve never told him, because I’m too embarrassed of needing him...

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Beauty as a Signpost to God, Part 1

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In the past several days, I have been considering whether it's appropriate to display art in spaces set aside for worship. Along the way, I shared my experience of dealing with this question as pastor of Irvine Presbyterian Church. Before we move on from Ezekiel 41:17-18, I want to add a few thoughts on beauty as a signpost to God. For most of my life, I have been... Read More +

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