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Continue reading →: Why Christmas Had to Happen“For [Christ] was made human, so that we might be made divine.” – Athanasius, On the Incarnation of the Word. “Jesus is the reason for the season” goes the familiar refrain. It’s true enough—after all, the holiday is called Christmas (Christ Mass). That tells us the what: we celebrate the…
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Continue reading →: When the Holidays are HeavyOh, the holiday season! What joy, what excitement, what festiveness! Yes, Christmas is a wonderful celebration but it can also bring stress for many. Some fall into the comparison trap when they see everyone else’s “perfect Christmas” on Instagram. Others run into financial strain as they overdo it in the…
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Continue reading →: When Your Mindset Misguides YouIs your way of thinking leading you astray? It’s not just what you think that matters. It’s how you think—your worldview, your assumptions, your perspective. When Jesus began his ministry, he led with a core message that never changed: “The time has come… The kingdom of God has come near.…
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Continue reading →: The Impulse to Share Good News“We have found the Messiah.” – Saint Andrew (John 1:41b) We’re wired to share what delights us. When we stumble onto something good—an unforgettable meal, a new song, a helpful piece of software, a gadget we love, or even a big win from our favorite team—we rarely keep it to…
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Continue reading →: A Derby Day Devotional“The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running.” — Anonymous All across Louisville this week, excitement has been building for the 151-year tradition we call the Kentucky Derby. In a mere two minutes today, the world will watch thoroughly trained three-year-olds thunder down…
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Continue reading →: Searching for Hope
Photo by Shayla One of the most searched terms on Google for the past five years has been the word “hope.” Searches for hope have outpaced searches for politics, technological breakthroughs, and even the ever-popular “how to make money online.” People are searching for something deeper in an increasingly shallow…
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Continue reading →: One God
February 23rd marks the Feast Day of Saint Polycarp, the Bishop of Smyrna, an ancient city in modern-day Turkey. Martyred in 156 A.D., Polycarp refused to burn incense to Caesar, a gesture that would have acknowledged Caesar as a divine being. He steadfastly refused to acknowledge or worship any false…
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Continue reading →: Hope
Image by Gerd Altmann Each baby born into the world represents hope. Think about it: when parents choose to bring a child into the world, it’s an act of optimism—a belief that the future holds promise. Every generation dreams that their children will live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Yes, babies…
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Continue reading →: Election Reflection
Photo by Element5 Digital As I write, election results are still coming in, but the major news outlets have projected that Donald Trump has been re-elected as President of the United States. For some, this news brings joy; for others, it brings sorrow. You most likely know people on both…
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Continue reading →: To Seek and Save the Lost
Photo by Todd Trapani A 3-year-old boy in Alto, Wisconsin, wandered into a cornfield next to his home while chasing a cat. His parents called for help after losing sight of him in the vast 100-acre field. As night approached, deputies searched nearby homes and barns without success, prompting them…
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I’m Chris
Welcome to Flourishing Life, a space designed to help you pursue the abundant life God offers everyone. Jesus said in John 10:10, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (ESV). I’m convinced God created the world for flourishing human life. However, we’ve all contributed to the brokenness in the world and our own lives. Many don’t even realize a better way is possible. My hope for this blog is that you’ll discover the life God has always intended for you, the ones you love, and the world.
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