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By Joseph Dutko November 4, 2024
I couldn't find a prayer that I liked, so I decided to write my own.
By Joseph Dutko August 21, 2024
We celebrate the 50th post with some highlights, changes to the site, and a look at what's ahead.
By Joseph Dutko December 15, 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.
woman praying in a church
By Joseph Dutko August 30, 2023
Five short prayers you can pray for children, inspired by 1 Samuel 2-3.
woman reading book with sun coming through window
By Joseph Dutko January 26, 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 November 10, 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 September 7, 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.
a phone showing social media icons
By Joseph Dutko April 28, 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 April 14, 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 November 11, 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 August 6, 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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