I woke up later than planned. The voice speaking on my radio alarm clock announced, “Breaking news out of New York. An airplane has crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center.” Thinking I hadn’t heard right, I sat up on the edge of my bed. The announcer repeated his words. “Again, weContinue reading “7 Scriptures | Tackling the Unsettling Terror of Uncertainty Together”
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Mourning the Unexpected Death of the Handshake
Growing up, my Dad taught me the value of making eye contact and the importance of a firm handshake. “Schau ihm in die Auge, Sohn.” “Look him in the eye, Son,” Dad would say whenever he introduced me to one of the men who worked for him or someone he knew. He taught me thatContinue reading “Mourning the Unexpected Death of the Handshake”
Lord, Hear My Cry! | An Ash Wednesday Prayer
Today, believers around the world are marking the beginning of the 2020 Lenten season commemorating Ash Wednesday. Christians from different denominations celebrate Ash Wednesday in different ways with many people marking their foreheads with ash in the shape of a cross to symbolize our sinful nature and need for salvation. It is a holy day ofContinue reading “Lord, Hear My Cry! | An Ash Wednesday Prayer”
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