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Tyranny, Irises, and Sleepless Nights: On Finding the Hoped-For Things

Tyranny, Irises, and Sleepless Nights: On Finding the Hoped-For Things

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This sermon from last Sunday hit a nerve for a bunch of folks, and my husband said “this is one that more people need to hear.” So, in hopes that it speaks to you, here’s a reflection on Hebrews 11 that attempts to speak to our current moment. Originally preached at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Herndon on August 10, 2025.

Credit to Austin Kleon and his book Keep Going, which is the source for the final story about Leonard and Virginia Woolf.

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