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To The Ones Crowned In Splendor (or…to the ones whose heads are graciously wrapped in silver or white or gray splendor…) **and a note to the rest of us awaiting that crown**

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We need you. You are not forgotten. Please, don't give up yet...there are some of us out here who are looking for you. For your stories. For your wisdom. For your advice. We want to know about that path that you've walked to earn that beautiful Crown of Splendor that gracefully wraps around your head. … Continue reading To The Ones Crowned In Splendor (or…to the ones whose heads are graciously wrapped in silver or white or gray splendor…) **and a note to the rest of us awaiting that crown**

Taking Us and the Garden Back

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I always struggle with calling today Good Friday. When we get to this day, my heart hurts when I think of what Jesus endured on this day so long ago. It doesn't feel good. My 8 year old even asked me that about a week ago, why it was called "Good" when it was the day Jesus died, and I needed to hear the answer again for myself. It's Good because of what Jesus did for us. It's Good because this is the day He showed us just how much He loves us by giving His life for us in the most painful and shameful way. "He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death--even death on a cross!" (Philippians 2:8)