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Looking AheadGlancing in the rearview as we journey forward togetherThis past January, there was no way anyone could foresee what was emerging on the horizon. The turn was sudden, sharp, and a total blur. But it’s true that difficult events can bring about the best in others: 2020 has shown how remarkably adaptable and resilient…

Expressing Joy in AdventAdvent is a season of anticipation. We count down the days with happy expectations, waiting to celebrate with friends and family to carry out old traditions and embrace new ones, to sing a Christmas hymn, and—above all else—to welcome the birth of the infant Jesus, God’s own son, into our weary world.It’s…

ThankfulnessPracticing Gratitude in Seasons of UncertaintyLittle about 2020 has gone as expected. We’ve altered plans, adjusted to new protocols, and felt uncertain about the future. We’ve experienced disappointment and loss—weddings cancelled, jobs lost, and even the passing of loved ones. It’s been a challenging year.But throughout this period of unrest, God has been faithful, as…