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By Joseph Dutko 15 Dec, 2023
My all-time faves from The Violet Burning, LN, Starflyer 59, Ester Drang, Luxury, Monarch, and more great shoegaze, dream pop, and indie rockers.
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By Joseph Dutko 30 Aug, 2023
Five short prayers you can pray for children, inspired by 1 Samuel 2-3.
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By Joseph Dutko 26 Jan, 2012
Why is it so hard to talk about doubt, even though many pastors and Christian people struggle with doubt?
reading with a cup of tea
By Joseph Dutko 10 Nov, 2011
In the past I treated the Sabbath as something that only influenced one day of my week; therefore, I don’t think I was tapping into the rhythm of Sabbath that God really intended. Let me explain.
man resting lying in a field of green grass
By Joseph Dutko 07 Sep, 2011
Many think that observing the Sabbath goes against God’s grace because it sounds legalistic, as if we’re earning God’s favor. But in reality, the exact opposite is true.
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By Joseph Dutko 28 Apr, 2011
Tips to use technology well and avoid spiritual dangers of social media, such as practicing a social media fast or sabbath.
women sleeping at her desk
By Joseph Dutko 14 Apr, 2011
We all agree we need more sleep and that we are a sleep deprived culture, but do we see getting enough sleep as a spiritual issue? Do you have a healthy theology of sleep?
record album spinning on record player
By Joseph Dutko 11 Nov, 2010
My 15 all-time favorite albums. These certainly aren’t my opinion on the greatest 15 albums of all time, they’re just my personal favorites that I have the most connection to and that are most meaningful to me.
Joseph & Hannah in bookstore holding
By Joseph Dutko 06 Aug, 2010
4 tips for a healthy marriage. Coming into marriage I had high expectations, especially because I’m a bit of a romantic. Three years in, I can honestly say that my expectations have been exceeded—here's why.
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