The first sip told me something was wrong. I had poured a glass of ice-cold water from a filtered pitcher, raised it confidently, and immediately regretted it. My taste buds objected. I rinsed the cup and tried again. Same taste. I switched cups. Still there. After a third attempt, the truth became unavoidable. The problem …
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There is a particular kind of thinking that shows up at night. The house is quiet, the lights are off, and the day has finally stopped asking questions. Yet the mind keeps working. Conversations replay. Decisions feel heavier. Tomorrow waits with unfinished business. Sleep can feel like surrender. This is the hour when we replay …
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(Reflections from Sunday Morning's Message - Luke 10:38–42) She meant well. That’s the thing about Martha—she wasn’t careless, she was committed. Her home was open, her table was full, her heart was sincere. The bread was baking, the water was poured, the linens were pressed. She was doing all the right things, for all the …
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