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Fathered: A Litany

We remember Adam, whose sons did not get along—their rivalry leading to death. God, who is no stranger to conflict, may we take all our

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Finding the Trail

This summer, see if you can find your way to the Trail. You’ll have to hunt to find it, but here and there along the

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Prayers for Immigrants

It’s been a busy week, since both the RCA and CRC held their Synods at Calvin College. In lieu of writing more words, I’m happy

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Intercessory Prayer

Dear Jesus, We come before you today knowing that we have nothing on your singleheartedness. Even as we pass the peace, we nurse resentments. Even

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Grandpa, Galatians, and Gays

My grandfather died in 1971. He was “only” 74, but he seemed ancient to me. I was twelve years old. My memories are hazy and

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The President’s Book Club

By Jeff Munroe dfYann Martel, author of Life of Pi, was troubled about a decade ago by the admission of then Canadian Prime Minister Stephen

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The Hiccups and Heidegger

Tonight I get to play music with my son. We started a band called The Hiccups. We mainly play covers—the Foo Fighters, Jack White, Nirvana, and

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