Daily Dig

Deeper Than Healing the Wounds

Our recent trip to Guatemala exposed us to another group of small coffee growers that suffer a system that disadvantages their work and advantages those with a network to bring the beans to market. In other words, while our price for coffee rises, the net income for those who … Continue reading

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Self-exposure

Some ongoing rattling around my head from Sunday’s texts from Matthew 5.

When we talk about our motivation for love we reveal a bit of our own transformation, or lack thereof. We Christians often talk of the command to love our neighbor. I wonder what it means that we … Continue reading

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The War We Ignore

A young single father hustles for work. His long story packed into a relatively young life betrays his optimistic demeanor. Hear him describe some of his experiences and it is not hard to admire his determination.

Recently the hustle slowed. The normal avenues through which he was accustomed to … Continue reading

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What Does “God” Mean Now?

If the telling of the story of Jesus includes similarities and distinctions of the way gods and caesars claimed special privilege and status, what does it mean that Jesus was born? What does it mean now that God fully reveals that he is all in? Here is a quote … Continue reading

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Lyle’s Wonder

Trees are budding. Lyle was looking toward retirement from the Fire Department. One of his plans was to work the “tree farm” with CB, his Dad.

I am sure at some point he may have built another house, or two. But, he was looking forward to planting trees and … Continue reading

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