‘Everyday Contemplative’
You don’t have to be a monk or hermit to commit to contemplative praying and living, L. Roger Owens writes in this excerpt from his new book.
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You don’t have to be a monk or hermit to commit to contemplative praying and living, L. Roger Owens writes in this excerpt from his new book.
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By promoting more environmentally friendly funeral practices, Christian leaders can better serve God, God’s people and the land.
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