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  • Aging,  Life Challenges

    Memory as Both Gift and Grief

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    older man listening to bring comfort, memory

    Have you ever tried to recall a story only to find the edges blurred, the details slipping away? You can almost see the scene, almost hear the voices,…

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    Ardis Mayo
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    Walking away from religion

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    Walking away from faith isn’t failure—it can be wisdom. Explore how aging brings authenticity, freedom, and new ways of finding the sacred.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Finding Sacred in Everyday Life

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    man who knows how to live fully lifts his arms to the sunset

    What if we’ve been looking for the sacred in everyday life in all the wrong places? We’re often taught to expect holiness in stained glass and silence, in…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker,  Life Challenges

    Wisdom from Dekker

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    Dekker, the dog who has a lot of wisdom

    When the Days Are Slow and the Heart Is Full, As I, Dekker the ever-faithful, stretch out beside my person’s feet (finally!), I must tell you something: she...

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    Ardis Mayo

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