The Story God is Writing
I was struck by something I realized only as I sat down to write this piece: Many of my favorite authors have not only written…
21 posts by Amanda Berger
Filled with Wonder
When I think of the word “wonder” the first thing that comes to mind is a scene from the movie The Prince of Egypt. The…
In the Pocket
In a jazz or pop musical group, there is a phrase called being “in the pocket.” Other phrases for this idea would be getting “in…
Attention is a Limited Resource
Simplicity, a concept whose companions are focus, clarity, and lack of distraction. For me, it also brings to mind a favorite quote from C.S. Lewis,…
The Gift of God’s Harmony
To this temple, where we call you,come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;come with all your lovingkindness, hear your people as they pray;and your fullest…
Pruning, Patience and Reframing: Summer 2024
I’m writing this just a week or so after the conclusion of this past season’s Faith & Life series—which ended with Vikings Head Coach Kevin…
God Bless You: Spring 2024
Do you remember the story of Isaac and his twin sons, Esau and Jacob? As he was approaching death, Isaac planned to give his blessing…
Unexpected & Mysterious: Winter 2023
“As I stood beside a flowering currant bush on a summer day there suddenly arose in me without warning, and as if from a depth…
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