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Standing When Everyone Else Bows

Picture this scene: A store checkout line during holiday shopping season. A customer loudly yells at a young cashier over a coupon that won’t scan, questioning her competence, her intelligence, even her right to have this job. The line grows longer. People shift uncomfortably. Everyone sees what’s happening, everyone knows it’s wrong, but nobody speaks […]

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Facing Life’s Storms: Lessons from Stephen’s Faith

Spring in Kansas brings storm season, when dark clouds gather and warning sirens test our readiness. Many of us know that feeling when the sky turns eerily green, signaling it’s time to seek shelter or watch from the porch – depending on your strategy. Consider moments when you’ve faced a different kind of storm – […]