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The Dwell Project

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 by Amy

I am scrolling social media, and I see something I like. Maybe I double tap it to let the creator know I like it, maybe I save the post, hoping to review it later. No matter how much I like it, typically within seconds I am scrolling on to the next thing. The scrolling habits…

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Why is Ash Wednesday so packed?

Posted on February 14, 2018December 31, 2019 by Amy

Church is always filled to the brim on Ash Wednesday, with people standing in the back, kids fidgeting in the pews, and people making time to start the Lenten season. But why? You can make the simple argument that people come because they get something, an outward sign of ashes, but I think it may…

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Pope Benedict XVI at the VMAs @ The Salt Stories

Pope Benedict XVI at the VMAs

Posted on October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 by Amy

Did you watch the VMAs last month? I bet you didn’t know that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was in attendance at this year’s MTV awards’ show. Well maybe that’s a stretch, he was not physically in attendance, but one of his lessons made an appearance. Hang in there with me, I will explain. The VMAs…

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The Salt Stories: Two baptisms, three deaths, and a whole lot of grace

Two baptisms, three deaths, and a whole lot of grace

Posted on June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 by Amy

In the summer months we celebrate several anniversaries. July 20th, is our Anna’s baptism anniversary. A sweet and simple day that always brings back wonderful chrism smell memories. The reminder that our daughter is sealed in Christ.

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A Bridegroom's Love @ The Salt Stories

The Bridegroom’s Love

Posted on December 8, 2016April 26, 2017 by Amy

At weddings, when the bride walks in for her big entrance, some heads turn to focus on the groom, to catch his reaction of seeing his bride. Every man takes this moment differently and each expression is unique to the man and the relationship, none better than another. The best thing about this moment is, that in a…

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The Salt Stories: Ditching the Snooze Button: Prayers for your heroic minute

Ditching the Snooze Button: Prayers for your heroic minute

Posted on November 10, 2016April 26, 2017 by Amy

Your laying in your cozy bed when the alarm suddenly goes off. Whether you realize it or not, this is your first battle of the day. What are your first thoughts? How do you respond? I have to be real, I have snoozed it hard lately. When my alarm goes off, my first thought is…

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