Known. Loved. Accepted
- April 22, 2018
- by
- Whitney Hsu
What greater desire do we have in our lives than this: being entirely known, being unconditionally loved, and being accepted for exactly and only who we are?
As humans, we are made with desires, passions, personalities, gifts, and emotions. We are all very different, with unique needs and ways that we operate. But I don’t know many people who wouldn’t be fulfilled by being known, loved, and accepted. I’ve recently been reading up on the Enneagram, finding out my type, and learning about myself and what makes me tick. (If you haven’t done this yet,...
You Might Be a Liar
- April 18, 2018
- by
- Esther Followwill-Johnson
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Nice to meet you! I lie a lot.” NO. There isn’t a single person who identifies themselves that...
Insanity
- April 16, 2018
- by
- Ned Erickson
What’s that quote about insanity again? The one about the definition?
You remember it: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting...
Why the Hardest (and Best) Thing to Do is Just Show Up
- April 12, 2018
- by
- Rachel Dawson
Showing up seems simple.
I just go, and there I am. I’m there. I showed up. Easy.
More and more, though, I’m realizing the showing up...
The Darkness of Disappointment
- April 08, 2018
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
Disappointment resides in the church. Dreams that shattered ages ago lie untouched in their graves, and bitterness, confusion, and hurt are the dirt covers...
Gluttony and God’s Kids: When is Enough, Enough?
- April 04, 2018
- by
- Lori Travers
Ever go to a “covered dish” event, fill your plate to overflowing with assortments of “salads” saturated with mayo, cheese, bacon bits, and other...
Our Hope for Rescue
- April 03, 2018
- by
- Meg Rodriguez
Hope. This single word, a staple and backbone of our faith, has become so familiar, overused, and even secularized that it risks losing its...
3 Keys for Stopping Shame In Its Tracks
- April 02, 2018
- by
- Tyler Speegle
Several months ago I had an important meeting on my schedule and I spent several days preparing for it. I was a little nervous,...
Come and See
- March 26, 2018
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold,...
No More Mirrors
- March 26, 2018
- by
- Joe Danehower
Wake up.
Look in the mirror.
What do you see?
As strange as this sounds, I don’t think we ever get accustomed to our own image. No...