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Odd One Out

Odd One Out

“There is nothing so secular that it cannot be sacred, and that is one of the deepest messages of the Incarnation.” ― Madeleine L'Engle We are all born unique and never meant to blend in, yet, humans spend a lot of time in life trying to fit in and look the same as others. We fear being different and labeled as weird, odd, or sinful. Then, slowly over time, ...

Advent for the Hopeless

Advent for the Hopeless

The advent season is filled with shopping, families, parties, gifts, and joy. We all seek the perfect picture of Christmas with presents under the tree and houses decorated to the hilt. This is the epitome of Christmastime. Advent was never meant to be like this. The story of Christ's birth happened far away from the parties and festivities. It takes place i...

Returning the Power of Christmas

Returning the Power of Christmas

Oh, Christmas. What have you become? We're told that there's a war over you. Others claim we can't be merry with you either. The sad fact of the matter is, you've been lost for quite some time. It was never about religious nostalga, black Fridays or a fat guy in a sleigh. It was supposed to be about the beginning of something new - a different way to engage ...