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By Denis, Consider Creation

Photo: Storm Clouds

By Denis Haack
Storm clouds reveal frightening power and amazing beauty. They are a portal into the usually hidden glory of God.

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By Denis, Reading the Word

Relax. And again, I say, Relax

By Denis Haack
Do things seem chaotic? Out-of-control? Impossible to fix? God remains sovereign and so we can relax about those things outside our calling.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

A Collect During Troubled Times In America

By Denis Haack
Praying can seem overwhelming when the things needing prayer are overwhelming. Thankfully, God is not so limited. This prayer was written to cover some of the basics.

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Books Film, By guest authors

On Stories: A Review of Gladiator II

By R. Greg Grooms
Stories told in film can be much more than entertainment. They can touch on the deepest issues of humanity. Gladiator 2 is one such film.

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Books Film, By Denis

Book Review: Capitalism and Its Critics (John Cassidy; 2025)

By Denis Haack
Capitalism, like all ideologies and systems of our broken world, demands allegiance as an idol, and brings both blessing and curse.

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Books Film, By Denis

Book Review: The Anti-Greed Gospel (Malcolm Foley, 2025)

By Denis Haack
American racism is rooted in greed, as can be demonstrated in the history of slavery and lynching. Christ’s Church must recover the biblical anti-greed Gospel.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

New Creation Renewal

By Denis Haack
The hope we are given in the risen Christ is far, far beyond the reaches of our imagination. Hold onto it.

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By Denis, Consider Creation

Photo: Beauty even in decay

By Denis Haack
Beauty shows up in God’s creation in surprising places. Even in the process of decay.

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By Denis, Reading the Word

St. Thomas is my Hero (a sermon)

By Denis Haack
Doubters should be glad the story of Thomas is included in Scripture. Jesus makes clear that doubters are welcome to be with him and search for truth.

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Books Film, By Denis

Book Review: Christian Thoughts for Weekdays (Ellis Potter; 2025)

By Denis Haack
Ellis Potter writes 100-word thoughts, meditations, one for each weekday in a calendar year. Worth using as a conversation starter or daily personal reflection.

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By Margie, Consider Creation

Our Stories: The Chicken Report

By Margie Haack
My chickens bring me joy, and that matters in this broken world. Unsurprisingly they didn’t lay eggs during winter but now that prices are high, they’ve begun producing again.

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By Denis, Consider Creation

Photo: Tiny footsteps in new snow

By Denis Haack
A new fallen dusting of snow can reveal evidence that neighbors are nearby.

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By Denis, Reading the Word

God’s faithfulness and ours

By Denis Haack
Our faithfulness in our ordinary lives is hopeful because the God we serve is faithful, as Lord over all.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

Sundry (9): Notes & quotes worth pondering & discussing

By Denis Haack
Brief notes or quotes on: God’s providence; Trump’s “might makes right” policy; business boycotts as pastoral ministry; and the problem with neoliberal economics.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

Sundry (10): Notes & Quotes worth pondering & discussing

By Denis Haack
Brief notes & quotes on leisure; and a Confessing Church in America to resist authoritarianism

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By Denis, Consider Creation

Wisdom in the woods

By Denis Haack
Wisdom is learned wherever God’s word is found. That includes nature, created and sustained by the word of God. So, we should consider it.

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Books Film, By Denis

Fiction: Two-Step Devil (Jamie Quatro; 2024)

By Denis Haack
Jamie Quatro is one of the best authors writing fiction today. In her latest she tackles fate, faith, spirituality, and the nature of reality in a page-turner story.

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Art Poetry Music, By guest authors

Poem: “Sunrise” by Scott Schuleit (2025)

By Scott Schuleit
For those with eyes to see, in the wondrous beauty of nature lie hidden glimpses of a deeper glory.

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Art Poetry Music, By guest authors

Poem: “Before Descending” by Scott Schuleit (2025)

By Scott Schuleit
Gentle rain leading to sleep makes rest not just necessary but glorious.

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By Denis, Consider Creation

Photo: A visitor as I write sitting on our deck

By Denis Haack
A tiny visitor on our deck graces me with wonder as I write.

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