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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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Continue reading →: John Wesley’s Rules for Voting
“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves, and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt The rhetoric surrounding our upcoming election has reached a fever pitch, with each side warning that a…
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Continue reading →: Are You Growing?
“The excitement of learning separates youth from old age. As long as you’re learning you’re not old.” – Rosalyn S. Yalow A tree that stops growing eventually withers, but one that continually reaches for sunlight and nourishment remains vibrant and resilient, even through the fiercest storms. Its roots sink deeper…
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Continue reading →: What’s Valuable to You?
Vanmoof, a Dutch bicycle manufacturer, faced a significant problem: their bikes were often damaged during delivery, which was a costly issue given that most of their sales occurred online. They needed a creative solution, and they found one in an unexpected place. Vanmoof discovered that the boxes used to ship…
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Continue reading →: Bait and Switch
Image by Frank Minjarez “Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.” – Edmund Burke The endangered Corpse Flower, know as the “world’s stinkiest flower,” recently bloomed in Scotland. The plant is native to Sumatra, but a specimen at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden…
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Continue reading →: How Much Lead in Your Applesauce?
“Holiness is not the privilege of a chosen few – it is the obligation, the call, and the will of God for every Christian.” – Mother Angelica How much lead do you like in your applesauce? None, you say? Well, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise if you…
Hello,
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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