The Opportunity for Retreat
A few years ago, I went on seven retreats every year. I prepared for weeks - buying supplies, designating small groups, collecting permission slips, writing talks, and forming student leaders....
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One Year
Molly said it so well in today's devotion, so it's hard to reiterate any more than what she said, other than to be able to share with you some of...
The Beauty of Goodbyes
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Comparison: A Failure of the Imagination
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