Tag: Growth
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Leveling Up
Yesterday, May 31, we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus’ followers and gave them the ability to speak in other languages (Acts 2:1-12). This wasn’t the first time that Jesus sent out his followers to preach in his name (Mt 10:5-15; Lk 9:1-6; Lk 10:1-12). What makes this time…
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The Best Laid Plan: Gratitude
Someone recently commented that this fall has been ‘spicy’, and I couldn’t agree more. I came into it thinking I was prepared. And I was, in the best way I could: lots of food in the freezer for busy weeks, running task lists, and thoughtful plans with flexibility. And not a single thing has turned…
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When the Good Things End
Last night I had my final middle school program until the fall. It’s a group of students I love working with. They make me laugh, lose my voice, and want to pull my hair out – usually all in the same night. But it doesn’t change the anticipation I have when their program rolls around; I don’t…
Lauren van Vliet, author 