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By now, unless the shooting is personal, we Americans know the drill quite well. Our president will stand up and talk about the need for...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Aug 1, 2015
- 4 min
Identity Theft – It’s not what you think. It’s worse.
But now here you are, seated and in your right mind, wondering how it happened that you were a different person yesterday. The answer’s...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Jun 24, 2015
- 4 min
“Not Burdensome”…. musings on the ease of obedience and self-denial
Is self denial a burden? In the coming days, I offer some thoughts from my devotions in Jeremiah. It’s been too long since I’ve written,...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Feb 27, 2015
- 4 min
5 Sentences: The Wisest Advice I’ve ever Received
1. Make knowing God the number one priority in your life. This was the word spoken to me from Jeremiah 9 when I was 20 years old and I...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Feb 14, 2015
- 4 min
Three Ways Sabbath practice will help you become whole.
“all who are thirsty…” Yesterday I spent some time in what is slowly becoming a sabbath routine for this season of life. My wife and I...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Dec 20, 2014
- 4 min
Ambition or Temptation? How to tell the difference
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…” The Preacher in Ecclesiastes I’m sure you’ve been there. You want...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Nov 19, 2014
- 4 min
Pursuing Peace – to what end?
As a result, I’ve had time to think, and the convergence zone of some teaching I’m doing for staff at the church I lead, and my reading...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Nov 1, 2014
- 5 min
When “churches” implode – Three truths to give you hope
Mars Hill church community in Seattle may create questions and/or pain for Christ followers in both Seattle and beyond. But churches...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Oct 18, 2014
- 5 min
After Failure – The next steps matter most. What to avoid and what to do.
Failure isn’t really the main problem in this world. There are remedies for failures, and often clear steps to take so that in the wake...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Aug 31, 2014
- 3 min
Where am I?
(I’m happy to introduce the guest author for this post as my hiking partner, best friend, and one week from today, wife of 35 years!...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Aug 25, 2014
- 4 min
The Wind of the Spirit – blowing plans away day by day
Our view of guidance is important, because unless we believe God can still direct our lives, orchestrating encounters, moving us to...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Jul 14, 2014
- 5 min
“A different plan” – Three Postures you need when Change Comes Knocking
It was supposed to be the Cascades… I spoke with a couple last week who lost their child to cancer at the age of six. As we talked of...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Jun 10, 2014
- 2 min
Stones, Doors, and the vital necessity of remembering
Today’s “door picture” will remind us of my wife’s 13 years of faithful service at Seattle Pacific University. Where, in the wake of...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Jun 3, 2014
- 4 min
Postcard from Fresno…
I process by writing… and I’m here in Fresno because my mom’s resting, and ready to go home and be with Jesus. Here’s what I’m thinking...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- May 8, 2014
- 2 min
Life is a Journey: Step by Step
There’s a hearing. It comes to us in dreams, or songs, or after a conversation in the corner booth of a Tuesday night with the one we...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Apr 23, 2014
- 5 min
Taking thought for tomorrow – Lessons in making life meaningful from ants and firewood
On that same sofa, a tilt of the head to the left and I see the fire, which represents warmth, safety (when confined in the firebox), and...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Jan 3, 2014
- 4 min
2014: A Better Path by Adjusting Values: more or less
this article reminds me that it makes sense to think about values. Here are some values that need adjusting… more or less. More...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Oct 1, 2013
- 3 min
Practical Advice for Maximizing Your University Experience
The NY Times had a great little read recently called, “Ditch Your Laptop – Dump your Boyfriend” filled with good, practical advice on how...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Sep 18, 2013
- 4 min
Advice to Pastors and Other Christians: leave people alone – sort of.
It’s a diverse world out there. Gloriously diverse. Within the walls of the church, however, it’s a different story. I scroll through...
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Richard Dahlstrom
- Sep 3, 2013
- 4 min
Walking Carefully: The Context changes the focus
FOCUS ON THE END: Slacklining is the art of walking a short distance on a thin line stretched between two trees. Learning how to do...
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