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Strong spirits: faith
Without the most basic faith, we couldn't even live.
Gary Schwerin
Besides serving as pastor at Caledonia Church, Gary Schwerin is the Spiritual Development Minister for the Rockford YMCA and Executive Director of Bridge Ministries of Rockford.
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Strong spirits: fruit
We are entering the season when lots of fresh fruit is becoming available. Much to my delight! I have so many favorites... Do you? The Bible talks about fruit quite a bit, both the natural and the spiritual variety. For example, at the very beginning of the Bible we are
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Strong spirits: stop judging
Finding fault leaves me feeling that I am not as messed up as the other person. But I am.
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Strong spirits: Love your enemies?
Really? In this world? At this time?
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Strong spirits: questions
God loves questions. But be prepared! He might start his answer with a question or two of his own.
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Strong spirits: it’s all about love
How many times do I encounter Jesus but don't realize it?
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Strong spirits: parade and beyond
What really happened on Easter
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Strong spirits: paradox
Okay, but what do I do with my circumstances?
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Strong spirits: availability
If you're available, you could change the world.
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Strong spirits: rest
You need a rest. God wants to give it to you. Why not take him up on this?
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Strong spirits: sinners for dinner?
As a sinner myself, that makes me feel pretty good!
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Strong spirits: stuck
Some things are worse than physical paralysis.
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Strong spirits: ordinary
When Jesus is in ordinary us, we can do the extraordinary.
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Strong spirits: favorite teacher
A great teacher speaks with authority.
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Strong spirits: why did he come?
This is what love looks like. Are you on board?
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Strong spirits: tempted
What can you do about it?
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Strong spirits: curious?
There is one thing that you will never fully understand, but which is worth a lifetime of curiosity and investigation.
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Strong spirits: who is this?
And that is a very good question for each of us to ask.
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Strong spirits: joy
We all need as much joy as we can get.
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Strong spirits: peace
Peace is not simply the absence of violence, or chaos, or trouble.
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Strong spirits: hope
You can live without faith, but nobody lives long without hope.
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Strong spirits: wonder
The point of the season is to get quiet, to pay attention, to wonder, to listen well.
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Strong spirits: thanks!
Are you more inclined to be grateful or to grumble?
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Strong spirits: fretting or delight
What are you fretting about these days? Great advice: don’t fret.
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Strong spirits: lament
Whatever it is, don't stuff it. Bring it out, and make it a prayer.
