So, what do we do about all the violence in the Bible? I’ve heard this question countless times. And rarely do I have a helpful answer. Afterall, scripture is the inspired Word of God. It’s supposed to (among other things) guide us toward deeper…
For nearly 40 years, St. Paul member Shelly Decker has lived much of her life above the clouds —serving as a corporate flight attendant with a passion for excellence, a heart for mentoring, and a gift for the little things that make a big difference….
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It had been 20 years since the home renovation project tweaked a shoulder. The man with the shoulder–let’s call him “Jim”–noticed the occasional twinge, but never really paid much attention to it. Normal activities were affected, to be sure, as flexi…
While on a walk the other day, I learned of a concept in economics that fascinated me. It also gives a name to something that has plagued almost all of us. The concept is called “sludge.” The purpose of sludge is to put so many obstacles in front o…
St. Paul and Camp Shalom have long been intertwined with camp starting out of St. Paul as an outdoor ministry center in the 1970s. More than 50 years later, Camp Shalom continues to attract kids and families, both as campers and as camp staff. This s…
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My family and I used to take vacations to the Jersey Shore when my grandparents (on my mom’s side) were still alive. Our destination was located on a barrier island connected by the Ingram Thorofare Bridge, which we nicknamed ‘the Causeway.’ The Caus…