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Vanessa Stricker

Apr 2, 20211 min read

What Kind of God Does That?

You took on a body, made yourself susceptible to pain. You felt every lash, every thorn digging into your scalp, each crash of the hammer...

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Vanessa Stricker

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Peace in the Chaos

Creator and Sustainer You are the calm in the storm You are peace in the chaos Whether the storm is raging outside Or swirling in my mind...

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Vanessa Stricker

Dec 24, 20203 min read

The Birth of a Savior

I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is...

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Vanessa Stricker

Nov 2, 20204 min read

Skinned Knees & Planting Seeds

Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. I spoke these words to Ava after she had a nasty fall off her scooter while going...

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Vanessa Stricker

Sep 26, 20203 min read

Through the Fog

There are times in life when we can’t see more than a step ahead. We feel lost and confused as we travel along, unable to see the beauty ...

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Vanessa Stricker

Sep 9, 20203 min read

Looking for Beauty

Sometimes, it feels irresponsible to look for beauty when the world is falling apart. It seems insensitive to call it out in the midst of...

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Vanessa Stricker

Aug 3, 20201 min read

Theology of Us

We’ve been conditioned to think that it’s us versus them. We’ve been taught to believe that their well-being comes at our expense. We’ve...

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Vanessa Stricker

Jul 4, 20204 min read

What Does It Mean to Be Free?

We all want to be free. This weekend in the US, we observe a holiday that is dedicated to freedom, while at the same time people are protest

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Vanessa Stricker

Jul 1, 20206 min read

You are Called to be a Peacemaker

I used to think that some people were called to be peacemakers and others were not, and I would have put myself in the category of not....

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Vanessa Stricker

Apr 12, 20202 min read

All Things New

Behold! I am making all things new. – Revelation 21:5 This is what Easter is about. This is why Jesus came to earth in the first place –...

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