Into the Mess
March 30, 2023 | Rob Bloss
What would it be like to go through life and death, tragedy and trauma, without hope? Without God? Can you imagine losing a child and not having God to lean on, not feeling the security of his embrace or the hope of his promises?
The Gift of Presence
March 16, 2023 | Chad Vinson
The book of Job allows us to eavesdrop on the conversation between Job and his friends. You must give Job’s friends credit: they show up. Unfortunately, their presence is canceled out by their words. This made me reflect on the gift of presence...
Found
March 8, 2023 | Carrie Henry
When was the last time discouragement found you? It found me recently in the middle of an otherwise uncluttered Monday morning.
We Need Firefighters and Electricians
March 1, 2023 | Matt Angell
It was about 8:45pm on a weeknight. The air outside was unsettled, the wind was howling and the rain was coming down intensely. Jake, then age 9, had just climbed into bed. Abby was four, and I was in her room preparing her for bed.
Bible Intake
February 22, 2023 | Jeff Patton
If I am sure of anything, it's that there are not many folks who like the word discipline nor the consistent energy it takes to live out discipline in our lives. Can I get an Amen?