Category: The Christian life
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Testimonials
Alicia lives and breathes at the conjunction of faith and learning. In the classroom, behind the pulpit, and as everyday scholar-saint, she winsomely communicates the practical wisdom of Christian disciplines for life in this world. –Mark T, Chaplain, The Stony Brook School Alicia’s teaching served as a reminder of the need for beauty, stillness, and…
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A Postscript and a New Word (Expression?) for 2020
First, an update. Brad’s back is much better! After spending nearly two weeks on his back (almost our entire Christmas Break!) he received a helpful nerve-block injection that made it possible for him to stand, to walk, and basically to do normal life again without severe pain. In some ways, we are still reveling in…
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Unexpected December
Nothing about the past two weeks has gone the way I imagined. Two weeks ago, my husband Brad complained of back pain. As his pain worsened in the ensuing days and he found himself unable to walk, to stand, and eventually, to sit comfortably, we knew this was different than previous times when he experienced…
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On Beginning a New Year
Hi there, readers! Can you believe it’s January 22nd? The Christmas decorations have been stored away for a couple of weeks now. Candles are sprinkled throughout my house during these winter months, providing light and comfort on cold days. Yesterday, the temperatures in New York were bitterly cold. Walking outside for even a few minutes…
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Dishing on Everywhere God
About a month ago, I chatted with my new friend Matt Brough. He’s a pastor and writer in Winnipeg, Canada. I met him at the Festival of Faith and Writing Conference this past April. We shared a number of similarities, including a love for young adult literature and a desire to see God in the…
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Overnight Getaway: Backpacking within an hour of Manhattan
All of my life I have enjoyed the outdoors. Whether it was hiking trails in Sequoia National Park with my parents and brother or walking outside with my children or dog, spending time in creation brought (and continues to bring) joy and pleasure. So with an extra day off from school and the promise of…
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Sabbath Books
I’m excited to have Jessica Snell guest post at Always Orange. Jessica was my editor for Everywhere God. Her suggestions and observations made my book better. I love what she’s talking about in this piece and I think you will too. I want to read more than I do. So do you, probably. And this…
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A Writer’s Manifesto: The Kind of Writer I Want to Be
This summer was the first in several that I did not have a writing deadline. The book was finished, published in fact. Outside of one book review due in June, I had no other commitments. Instead of feeling a sense of freedom and anticipation, I felt lost and overwhelmed. I didn’t write nearly as much…
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Advent: Savoring the Season, Week 2
As we head into week two of Advent, I wanted to share some ideas and suggestions for ways to observe this meaningful season. Some of my ideas are geared towards families. Other ideas are more individual in nature. I’m no expert on this topic and I don’t want to suggest there is a “right” way…
Alicia Brummeler 