Reflection
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Gratitude or Pride? A Reflection on Success and Humility
I have been celebrating a season of joyful milestones, but in the quiet of prayer, I…
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The First Step: Teaching as Ministry
As I begin my first solo teaching role at Felician University, I pause to give thanks…
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Called by Name: Learning to Love Like Mary of Magdala
On the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, I reflect on how her unwavering love for Jesus…
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Amos Prophesied to the 21st Century
After hearing Amos 8 in church today, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the prophet was…
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When God Feels Far Away: A Reflection on Psalms 42 and 43
When God feels far away, Psalms 42 and 43 give voice to our longing. In this…
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Faith That Sings: Meditating on “No Fear” and “I Believe It” by Jon Reddick
Jon Reddick’s worship music doesn’t just inspire—it teaches us how to pray, proclaim, and believe. His…
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El-roi: The God Who Sees Me
When the world shames me, I remember that El-roi—the God who sees—has never looked away. In…
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Bless the Lord, O My Soul
We often begin prayer by asking—but the ancient way begins with blessing. Drawing from scripture, liturgy,…
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What Paul Saw—And What He Couldn’t Have Seen
Paul never saw a Christ-centered, monogamous same-sex marriage—but we have. When we judge based on Romans…
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Take the Church Out of Politics
Churches are called to speak prophetically into public life—but endorsing political candidates risks dividing the body…
Under the Fig Tree 