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“The God of your father—may he help you! And may The Strong God (El Shaddai)—may she give you her blessings, Blessings tumbling out of the skies, blessings bursting up from the Earth— blessings of breasts and womb.”~ Genesis 49: 21-26 The Message (MSG) Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson These are the …
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“The God of your father—may he help you! And may The Strong God (El Shaddai)—may she give you her blessings, Blessings tumbling out of the skies, blessings bursting up from the Earth— blessings of breasts and womb.” ~ Genesis 49: 21-26 The Message (MSG) Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene …
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Time for a devotional series! I'll have four little tidbits for you to pray with this week; enjoy! “Can a mother forget the infant at her breast, walk away from the baby she bore? But even if mothers forget, I’d never forget you—never. Look, I’ve written your names on the backs of my hands.” ~ …
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Enjoy these three shining stars in the Hope Writers community! Julianne Gilchrist on What if You Were a Refugee? Mindy Larsen with a brutifal reflection on fertility struggles Sara Billups with the fabulous tagline: Courage for Orphaned Believers.
Photo by Vincent Albos on Pexels.com Can't believe we are staring at the last weekend in June! This month has flown by for us. I've got a few treats for you this week, including a podcast, an article, and a television show for kids! Find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Podcast: The Breakdown First …
Here's a piece I recently published in our school's magazine about student-centered learning: I try to place the student’s experience in the center of the curriculum because I’ve come to believe it is the most effective way for them to learn. Social Location Project I start most of my semesters with a project called Social …
When I was younger I did not like tomatoes. To me they were mealy, flavorless, red wedges of nothing. No good. Now, I love a good tomato- of course. And it's because the tomato has changed (I now live in California- not the Midwest- where access to delicious, juicy, flavorful, fresh tomatoes is easy. AND …
I believe the illumination of the sexual abuse and rape crisis in the Catholic Church is a necessary step toward healing our broke-down Body of Christ. I feel the need to express some emotional response to the sickening revelations of rape and abuse - and their root, which I believe is the foundational missteps in …
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Detroit 1999-2000) Photo by Free Nature Stock on Pexels.com It’s been almost 20 years since I hurtled enthusiastically into my volunteer year. Fresh out of college, passionate about Jesus, and eager to make my faith manifest in my daily life, I stepped out of my parents’ car at the orientation of the …
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My reflection on the weekly readings, including Luke's account of the Feeding of the Five Thousand.
Molleen Dupree-Dominguez 