He’s Sovereign Over the Shuffle
- October 18, 2018
- by
- Whitney Hsu
This past weekend, I ran my third half marathon. As usual on race day, I’m driving to the race, asking the Lord for strength, endurance, and peace as I run. I enjoyed an incredible sunrise as I was driving east, reminding me of His promises that His mercies are new each morning, and His love never fails. I just so happened to be late because of the hurricane that had wrecked trees and power lines all over the region, leading to road closures and power outages (including red lights). So as I literally ran...
When Spiritual Gifts Become Annoyances
- October 18, 2018
- by
- Lori Travers
My daughter was 21 at the time and she was dating this guy that seemed quite nice. We’ll call him Cody. They went on...
Storage Units
- October 10, 2018
- by
- Tiffany McCrary
Over the past few months I’ve noticed something while driving around town. There are tons of storage units being built. Are we going to...
A Unique Silence
- October 07, 2018
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
There is a certain unique silence, a certain peculiar enveloping darkness that falls upon those who submit themselves entirely to the will of God....
What We Do With Vapor
- October 03, 2018
- by
- Esther Followwill-Johnson
Life is a symphony. Sometimes it feels like you’re being played at full gusto with every instrument engaged in a glorious refrain. Other moments...
When I Lose My Sense of Direction
- October 03, 2018
- by
- Lori Travers
I’m a bit A.D.D. I typically forget where in the world my car is parked amidst the sea of other white vehicles in the...
Psalm 84
- September 25, 2018
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
“Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.” (Psalms 86:4)
The Psalmist, here, David,...
The Other Side of Grace
- September 24, 2018
- by
- Sage Blalock
In church this Sunday, the worship band played a song that I had never heard before. As such I chose not to sing it...
We are the Light of the World
- August 14, 2018
- by
- Sage Blalock
In Matthew 5, Jesus gives the legendary Sermon on the Mount. In verses 14-16, the Lord says something that I think would be helpful...
Mortimer in the Elevator
- August 08, 2018
- by
- Guest Writer
Guest post by Allison Mullins
During a particularly low point in life, the boys and I went to the beach. “The boys” were my three...












