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Sometimes we like to complicate things. Every now and again it is good to simplify, to make it plain and simple. The other day it occurred to me that three words describe the well-being I have discovered in my physical, emotional, and spiritual life. They are, respectively, move, breathe, and trust.

Let’s look at each in turn. “Move” pertains to the physical, “breat...

I’ll never forget the moment my parents realized that John was missing. All the sounds and sights of the amusement park blurred into the background with one sudden stab of fear: my little brother was gone.

My family grabbed each other’s hands and, fighting off panic, pushed our way through the crowds to the lost children center, where, with a wave of relief, we ...

Solitude is nothing other than an invitation to live completely exposed before God. Throughout the history of Christianity, men and women have withdrawn to mountains, deserts and other remote places in search of God. Yet before they ever journeyed to a specific location, they were first required to travel inward- to the depths of their own hearts. Those who failed to make thi...

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As Christians, we are called to imitate Jesus in all aspects of our lives. Asking, “What would Jesus do?” in any given situation, however, may seem abstract or like a mere platitude. Let’s take a look at some specific traits of Jesus as standards that can help us imitate him in our own lives.

Jesus demonstrates humility. Throughout his ministry, he ...