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Going Out on a Limb

Posted on January 22, 2015 by sstyves

I have a friend who strongly believes that if you do not ask, you will never know if something was possible. I sit on a board and we missed a deadline for a submission. Those of us in the know … Continue reading →

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Rock Climbing

Posted on January 18, 2015 by sstyves

In today’s Gospel of John, two of the disciples follow Jesus and he asks them what they are looking for. He invites them to come and see in response to their question about where he is staying. Simon later gets … Continue reading →

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Approaching with Boldness

Posted on January 17, 2015 by sstyves

Today’s first reading is a favourite of mine from Hebrews 4: Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in the time of need. Whatever you need … Continue reading →

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What Shapes You?

Posted on January 17, 2015 by sstyves

I just filled out an alumni survey for Sojourners community which I was a part of many moons ago. Remembering in order to answer their questions made me grateful again for a part of my life that helped shape me. … Continue reading →

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Snow Folks

Posted on January 15, 2015 by sstyves

Where I am from, we are hardy–and hearty–folks.I think the weather we face every winter causes us to take stock annually about who we are. We are not wimps. We can be whiners. We can drink wine to get through … Continue reading →

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Not Worthy

Posted on January 11, 2015 by sstyves

Today is the last day of the Christmas season, closing with the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan by John the Baptist. John admits that he is not worthy to do the task that he has been ordained to do. … Continue reading →

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Hope in Small Things

Posted on January 11, 2015 by sstyves

What or who is it that brings hope in your life? What is it that kills hope for you? Yesterday was a long day for me. I had not slept well as I had a medical test early in the … Continue reading →

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Hope Blooms

Posted on January 8, 2015 by sstyves

I am tired tonight and really should head to bed but I want to purge my thoughts here. This year has already brought an awareness of grief to me. Tomorrow is the funeral of the sister of a childhood friend … Continue reading →

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Take Heart

Posted on January 7, 2015 by sstyves

The old year dragged itself out the door, kicking a number of us in the head on the way out. What do you do when your world is potentially being rocked? Do you take on a warrior stance? Do you … Continue reading →

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Who Are Your Magi?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by sstyves

We all have those people who lead us to God by their lives. You know the ones. They are relentless in their quest for the One-who-uses-stars-to-guide. They reflect the very Light they are seeking. They are the ones who stop … Continue reading →

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