To Plan, Or Not to Plan
- December 10, 2017
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
Since I returned home from Sweden, I planned to visit some friends in Nashville for a time of refreshment, mutual upbuilding, and fellowship.
They expected my arrival. They aimed to meet me with eagerness and joy.
But I never arrived. In fact, I never left.
The LORD opposed my travel there. Snow fell and accumulated. Ice slicked I-40 – the already steeply-graded and weaving passage through and over the Blue Ridge Mountains. My own desire longed to see old friends and leapt at the potential of growing with new ones. But, the Holy Spirit said no.
Paul understands....
Why Your Calling Doesn’t Have to Be So Confusing
- December 07, 2017
- by
- Tyler Speegle
It was a few years ago when I first felt God put the idea of ministry on my heart. I was a little surprised....
Remembrance
- December 06, 2017
- by
- Beth Gianopulos
Most people work hard to remember birthdays, anniversaries, and important milestones. They mark important dates on their calendar so that they will not forget...
The Veil Grows Thin
- December 05, 2017
- by
- Heather Moore
The words are familiar ones, thanks in large part to their inclusion in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Linus recites it to America every year...
Resurrection
- December 04, 2017
- by
- Joe Danehower
I struggle with depression. It’s taken me a few years, but finally acknowledging this beast makes moments of gnawing loneliness far easier to bear....
Declaring a “New” Christian Tradition
- November 27, 2017
- by
- Ned Erickson
I was a bit of a humbug when it came to birthdays until a few years ago. I’m not sure why I was a...
Let’s Memorize More Scripture
- November 26, 2017
- by
- Whitney Hsu
Recently, I’ve been trying to memorize more Scripture. I know, 31 years old is probably pretty late to that game right? I grew...
When Doubts Creep In
- November 23, 2017
- by
- Ansley Rikard
Doubts suck. They creep in like stealthy monsters, lurking in every space of your heart. Lingering, trying to dethrone Christ, and make unbelief your...
Thanksgiving is Sanity
- November 22, 2017
- by
- Esther Followwill-Johnson
Thanksgiving is a feel-good holiday. (Just try sweet potato pie and tell me I’m wrong!) We all love sitting with our friends and family,...
I Don’t Feel Thankful.
- November 22, 2017
- by
- Tatum Fishel
A few weeks ago, I bought a small sign at Target that says “thankful”. I thought the orange color would be nice in my...