“A wooden footbridge over a stream surrounded by four seasons, symbolizing walking with God through the seasons of life.”
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Walking with God through the seasons of life

What happens when life changes and the way ahead is unclear? Reflections from The Cove and a swinging bridge Naomi crossed fifty years ago helped me consider grief, God’s faithfulness, and the next faithful step. Perhaps you’re wondering about your next step, too.
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Naomi Koerwitz with a wheelbarrow and nursing supplies at a swinging bridge near Buckhorn, Kentucky, during a 1976 visit to patient Verna Farler.
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The Patient on the Other Side

In 1976, Naomi crossed a long wooden swinging bridge near Buckhorn, Kentucky, carrying nursing supplies to visit a patient on the other side. Fifty years later, I found that same crossing and stood where she had once walked. My return brought a new appreciation for her calling, her compassion, and the ordinary acts of faithfulness that shaped her life. Her story invites each of us to consider the gifts God has entrusted to us, the people who need our care, and our own next faithful step.
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Four adults of different ages walk together along a sunlit path toward a cross, illustrating faithful Christian calling through every season of life.
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Finishing Well: We Still Have Something to Give

What does it mean to finish well when life looks different from the way you expected? Your roles may change, and people you love may no longer be beside you, but God can still bear fruit through your life. Look back at His faithfulness, consider what you can pass on, and ask: What is my next faithful step?
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“Historic Cedarburg mural featuring local landmarks, bridges, flowers, and a garden bench.”
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A Local’s Guide to Cedarburg, Wisconsin: History, Shops, Festivals, and a Perfect Day Trip

What makes Cedarburg, Wisconsin, a place people return to again and again? Come walk its historic streets with a longtime resident and discover charming shops, old stone mills, Cedar Creek, colorful festivals, the Rivoli Theatre, and one remarkable covered bridge. Along the way, I’ll share why Cedarburg became more than my hometown—it became part of Naomi’s and my story.
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A winding road through an autumn landscape toward sunlit hills beneath the title “The Rich View.”
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The Rich View: As Labor Day Ends, the Journey Continues

Labor Day is ending, but the journey continues. As we return to work in a troubled and uncertain world, where are you on life’s journey—and what faithful work might God still be calling you to do?
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A person walking along a sunlit path toward the sunrise beneath the words “Created for a Purpose.”
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Created by God—Called for a Purpose

What if your personality, abilities, experiences—and even your trials—are not accidental, but part of how God has prepared you for a unique purpose? Take a few moments to reflect on your story, your dreams, and the next faithful step God may be inviting you to take.
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A person walking along a winding path through changing seasons toward a bright sunrise, symbolizing God’s guidance, purpose, and a life story still being written.
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What If Your Life Has Been Preparing You for This?

“The people you have met. The doors that opened and closed. The joys, disappointments, relationships, losses, and unexpected turns. What if these are not disconnected chapters? What if God has been using your entire story to prepare you for the season you are living right now?”
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Snowflake and sunrise path representing your unique God-given vision and next faithful step.
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You Are Special and Unique—But What Is Your Vision?

You know that God created you as someone special and unique. But how do you discover the particular vision He may have for your life—and take the next faithful step? This reflection may help you begin.
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Unique snowflakes joining a snowy community, with two snowflakes connected by golden light and the words “Unique—but Not Alone.
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You Are Unique—but You Were Never Meant to Follow Jesus Alone

God created you as a unique person—but He never intended you to follow Jesus alone. Reflections on James Bryan Smith’s The Good and Beautiful Community explores how Christ forms us through grace, encouragement, forgiveness, and the shared life of His people.
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Four adults of different ages walk together along a sunlit path toward a cross, illustrating faithful Christian calling through every season of life.
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Finishing Well: Your Calling Has No Expiration Date

When we hear the words finishing well, we may think primarily about old age or the final years of life. But finishing well does not begin when we retire. It begins much earlier—with the decisions we make today.
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An older man standing on a rocky shoreline at sunrise, looking across the ocean toward the horizon with a sailboat below, symbolizing God’s calling, courage, and the next faithful step.
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Call to Adventure: Lessons from Moana

Sometimes a story created for families and children asks questions that follow us through every season of life: Who am I? What has God called me to do? And will I have the courage to take the next faithful step? The story of Moana offers a vivid picture of leaving the familiar, accepting responsibility, and discovering that purpose becomes clearer as we move forward.
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An open, highlighted Bible in the foreground with four Christian books behind it, showing that the Bible is the foundation for understanding God’s calling and purpose.
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Called, Guided, and Faithful

What has God called you to do—and does that calling continue through every season of life? Drawing wisdom from five Christian books, this reflection explores how we discover God’s purpose, recognize His guidance, and faithfully take the next step He places before us.
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A multicultural, multigenerational group discussing defining moments, faith, and God’s purpose for their lives
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Defining Moments: Discovering God’s Purpose in Your Story

What defining moments have shaped your life—and where might God be leading you next? Whether you are a young adult seeking direction or someone who wants to encourage the next generation, discover how your story, daily choices, and relationships can reveal God’s purpose.
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Older married couple walking hand in hand toward a cross at sunrise, symbolizing God’s providence and eternal hope.
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Naomi: A Testament of God’s Providential Timing

Was it chance that brought Naomi and me together—or God’s providence? Looking back over 45 years of marriage, PKD, dialysis, faithful love, and loss, I can see how God prepared us for one another. Our story points beyond us to Jesus, who sustains us in love, grief, and eternal hope.
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Recreated scene of Naomi and Lucille driving their jeeps through the Appalachian hollers near Buckhorn, Kentucky
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From Buckhorn to the World

A prayer spoken during a bitter Wisconsin winter led Naomi to the Appalachian hollers of Buckhorn, Kentucky. There, God gave her more than a nursing position—He gave her a calling, a wise mentor, and a spirit of compassionate service that shaped the rest of her life. What place, person, or unexpected circumstance has God used to shape yours?
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