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Thoughts on Easter season
I believe, as humans, we are created in the image of God…every one of us. We are unique from every other living organism in that we can reflect God’s character. This includes a deep desire for authentic relationships; the ability to receive and express love; the capacity for complex thinking and problem solving; and to respond to or reject the leadership and invitations for hope and healing initiated by our Divine Creator.
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Easter 2018
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Our only hope for getting better
I am so blessed and thankful to have grown up in North Dakota. The people of the upper Midwest have a strong work ethic with a tough and rugged determination. My son, while at boot camp for the U.S. Army, discovered that not everyone has the same determination and commitment that we learn in this part of the country.
If you grew up in this region, you also learned that the answer to every problem is the same: suck it up, work harder and get over it. And if that doesn’t work, drink the problem away. What you don’t do is let anyone know you have a problem. You do what you have to do and plow your way through it. And when you don’t reveal it to another person, you don’t admit it to yourself or to God. But I’ve discovered it’s really tough to live in isolation, hiding that problem when it simply does not, will not, get better.
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Addiction is a complex issue but there is hope. A humble, spiritually hungry, courageous heart is needed. A community of faith where we share our stories and build authentic relationships is needed.
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