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The first 25 years of my Christian life I thought my great message to the world was supposed to be how bad I was before I became a Christian compared to how good I am now. This was kind of … Continue reading

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Messy Christianity

If your version of the Christian life has you pleased with your performance and fulfilling most of your spiritual expectations, there may be a chance that you are following the wrong one. That’s right. Beware of systems or even patterns … Continue reading

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Because we can…

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave … Continue reading

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The beginnings of Grace

by Marti Fischer Have you ever wondered in your tragedy and heartbreak how unconcerned some people can be, going about their own business, unaware of your calamity? You are not alone. Many who are without substance, weak in bodily strength, … Continue reading

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The Understanderers

Robert from Seattle sent us a comic strip he saw over the weekend that made him wonder if the author had seen our weekend Catch about empathy that included our video revealing the inner thoughts and worries of a person … Continue reading

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Exercising Empathy

Empathy is stepping inside someone else’s shoes in order to gain an understanding of what that person is seeing. Empathy allows us to discover the world through that person’s eyes. As though looking through a new lens, empathy widens our … Continue reading

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The Power of Giving

Welcome to our two-week journey through gratitude and the resulting response to give. We’re calling this experience: “Embrace the Journey: Uniting for a Gospel of Welcome” through the Gift of Gratitude that Generates Giving in many different ways.

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Transforming My Default Setting: A Journey toward Gratitude and Giving

As a member of the human race, I often find myself trapped in patterns that were imprinted on me during my formative years. These patterns, shaped by well-intentioned individuals, have become my default setting, influencing how I perceive myself and … Continue reading

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Root of Gratitude

We know a friend of the Catch who requested prayer as he traveled to watch his father die — and how he thought it would be a time fraught with turmoil for him, because of unresolved issues between his dad … Continue reading

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The Power of Gratitude

The power of gratitude is proven to have a direct effect on our relationship with God, who, in turn, causes us to experience the gifts of giving, which turn obstacles into opportunities. It is truly turning the grace given to us … Continue reading

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