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July 2015

July 08, 2015

The world according to John LeCarre

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June 2015

June 24, 2015

A friend who tried to save the world

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June 10, 2015

The pilgrimage that takes you home

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May 2015

May 27, 2015

I feel numb

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May 13, 2015

Knowing what you know, what are you going to do?

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April 2015

April 29, 2015

C. S. Lewis and the tears of God

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April 15, 2015

How to keep on keeping on

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April 01, 2015

“What wonder have you done to me?”

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March 2015

March 18, 2015

Truth and reconciliation

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March 04, 2015

What makes the difference?

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February 2015

February 18, 2015

Extending hospitality: An excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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February 04, 2015

Giving himself away: An excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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January 2015

January 21, 2015

Working for good among the nations: An excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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January 07, 2015

Seeking the flourishing of the city: An excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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December 2014

December 24, 2014

Making known the needs of the poor: An excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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December 12, 2014

Asking tough questions: An excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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November 2014

November 26, 2014

Serving those who need it: an excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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November 12, 2014

Doing good work: an excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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October 2014

October 29, 2014

The word becomes flesh: an excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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October 15, 2014

Called to covenant: an excerpt from the book Visions of Vocation

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