To wonder. To wonder with no plan for where it might lead. No strategy for arrival. No finish line. No pot of gold. No perfect score. No striving for. —Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, Intention Maria Popova’s introduction to Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer’s poetry led me directly to Intention, and its words resonated deeply, sparking a fresh sense…

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We’ve all heard the phrase, “don’t fix what isn’t broken.” It’s a sentiment that resonates, a comfort in a world of constant flux. There’s wisdom in not chasing change just for the sake of it, in finding satisfaction in the things that work. But let’s be honest, that comfort can quickly become a cage. It’s…

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Taste and see that the Lord is good. — Psalm 34:8a In high school, several of us would sit in the balcony of the church to avoid the accusing eyes of our parents and congregation, and so our giggles and snickers wouldn’t disturb the service. I couldn’t imagine what we would have done back then if…

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A tube of toothpaste used to last me forever, or so it seemed. Now, it feels like I’m adding a new tube to my cart every time I visit the grocery aisle. Boxes of cereal, while still appearing substantial on the shelf, often conceal a lamentably small bag within, with the contents vanishing long before…

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We must support the weak. —  Acts 20:35b Today’s challenge requires us to see beyond financial hardship or physical prowess. Weakness can manifest in a hundred different ways: a failing body, a broken spirit, or a wavering resolve. This also isn’t a command directed only at the strong or the wealthy; it is a direct…

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