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  • Of Silence, Peace and Restless Hearts: A Blog From Iona

    Our society is filled with noise and busyness. Even out in the American countryside, there is noise. Air conditioners, cars, weed eaters, airplanes outside… even inside our homes there is constant noise. Ever heard a refrigerator or ceiling fan? A dishwasher? An air conditioner? If you say, “No,” then you’ve probably become accustomed to having…

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  • A Thing About Striving…

    To cease striving in order to focus on who God is is a vital step in living a life that is right-side-up. It means, basically, “Let go and let God.” Ever heard that? I used to think simple phrases like that one were fairly flippant but now I see that what Psalm 46 is saying…

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  • Jesus, Be the Center

    When Jesus is at the center of your life — at the center of your thoughts, at the focus of your attitudes and actions — life is great isn’t it? But it is very hard to keep your focus on Him when the worries and anxieties of life overwhelm you. When the storm blows waves…

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  • In Search of Escape: A Lesson from The Piano Man

    Sing us a song, you’re the piano man Sing us a song tonight Well, we’re all in the mood for a melody And you’ve got us feelin’ alright “The Piano Man,” lyric by Billy Joel, 1973 On Saturday evening Shannon and I attended a unique night of music and elegance at the Monroe Symphony Orchestra.

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