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John Van de Laar

Advent 2023

Why Wait?

by Christine Sine December 13, 2023

by John van de Laar When you look back over your life, what moments stand out? In my experience, the people, places, and experiences that I remember most clearly and …

December 13, 2023

The Quest for Contentment

by Christine Sine November 2, 2023

by John van de Laar I have a love-hate relationship with contentment. I remember once listening to Sheryl Crow sing, “It’s not having what you want, it’s wanting what you’ve …

November 2, 2023

Lent 2023

Lent and Rediscovering Our Humanity

by Christine Sine February 22, 2023

by John Van de Laar Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Some of us may be looking forward to the season with great anticipation. But others among us …

February 22, 2023

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Pray to Become Thoughtful

by Christine Sine November 30, 2022

By John van de Laar Originally published on EvoFaith blog here. Links to a video and audio version can be found at the bottom of the post. Have you ever …

November 30, 2022

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A Vision of Divine Presence: Matthew 24:36-44

by Christine Sine November 26, 2022

by John van de Laar When I am depressed, threatened, overwhelmed, insecure, or facing failure and regret I feel tired. I find myself yearning to lose myself in the refuge …

November 26, 2022

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A Simple Truth About Justice

by Melissa Taft June 28, 2022

by John van de Laar Editor’s Note: This is excerpted from John van de Laar’s work Just Living – A Liturgical Guide to Everyday Justice. You can find more information …

June 28, 2022

Pentecost

What You SEE Is What You Get – A Reflection on Pentecost

by Melissa Taft May 28, 2022

by John van de Laar I learned about my wife’s love of flowers very early in our relationship. We were two teenagers who had only been dating for a few …

May 28, 2022

Easter resources

Back To Life – What’s In A Name?

by Melissa Taft April 19, 2022

by John van de Laar What’s In A Name? An excerpt from Back To Life- Experience Your Own Resurrection – a Liturgical Guide for Easter from Sacredise.com I lived in …

April 19, 2022

Easter Good Friday Holy Week

Dying for Goodness – Good Friday

by Melissa Taft April 15, 2022

by John van de Laar Luke 23:33-47 A few years ago I was preaching at a church in Pietermaritzburg and I asked the people if they thought the world was …

April 15, 2022

Lent Lenten Resources

Irrepressible Dust

by Melissa Taft March 2, 2022

by John van de Laar This article is an excerpt from the new Lent Liturgical and Spiritual Practice guide from Sacredise entitled Irrepressible—How Lent can lead us to resilience. You …

March 2, 2022

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