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Recently on a trail walk through the woods of Scott County Park, my daughter decided to break into an all-out run. After cruising up a big hill, she stopped, panting. She looked back over her shoulder at me and said, “I’m tired!” “Do you want to get…
The Bible remains the best-selling book of all time. Many people have also suggested that it is the least-read bestseller. It is not unusual to talk with people who have at some time tried to “read the Bible beginning to end” only to find that it is…
Recently, while reconnecting with some friends on Zoom, I was reminded of these words from scripture that “when we do not know what we ought to pray” the Holy Spirit prays for us with “groans too deep for words.” (Romans 8:26) I don’t know about you,…
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A few months ago, my wife and I were sitting on the floor, surrounded by a mound of toys, playing with our 2-year-old nephew. We loved listening to his infectious laugh, marveled at his well-developed vocabulary, and were gradually exhausted as he ra…
The tragedy and turmoil of recent weeks in our nation has shaken all of us. Inspired by the life of Jesus Christ, we take seriously the mandate to love God and love our neighbor. Our Christian faith compels us to speak out against all systems and str…
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My wife Susan and I went on a long bike ride in the gorgeous weather of last weekend. Sometimes when we’d round a turn on the bike trail, I’d shout, “Serious headwind!” We’d both lean into the pedals hard or downshift to make the cycling easier. Some…
Educators, from preschool through college, embarked upon an adventure (and struggle) of teaching their students online for the last two months of the 2019-2020 school year. Meet some St. Paul educators, who offered their perspectives on the challenge…