When I was young, I knew the meaning of the word from the context of the parable; I knew that prodigal meant wasteful, like the younger son in Luke 15:11-32. To be prodigal means to act in a lavishly extravagant manner, with no care for the cost. Most English translations of the Bible do not use the ...
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New Year, New Start: One Word
I used to think it meant lost. Like that Lost Son from Jesus' parable in Luke 15:11-32. That son, who seemed to have it pretty good at home, decided that the grass was greener on the other side. You know this story, I am sure. But, for the sake of completeness...he chucked it all, asking his ...
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Taking That Left Turn…
Talk about a humbling experience! I had very high hopes for a beautiful new direction for this little blog—a year-long commitment to studying the liturgical calendar, the ebbs and flows, the rises and falls of time centered around the events of Jesus' life. And I am going to do this year-long ...
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The Road Not Traveled?
Somewhere along my journey of Walking Through Advent...I took a left turn. I really wanted to write about it, invite interaction, hear about what you were doing, and share all the resources I had prepared (in a timely manner)...but God had other plans for me.
My family and I have enjoyed ...
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The Gift of New Beginnings at Advent
I entered into the Season of Advent, not knowing what the Lord had in store for me. I knew that we would be deliberately seeking Him in our home (through His Word) in new ways. Our family is trying to develop lovely traditions, ones that we will hang on to and continue. The four of us lived for ...
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Walking Through Advent: Week Three
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