A Midnight Prayer
- January 16, 2019
- by
- Jessica Fields
Moving has brought on a new kind of stress. I’m packing up what feels like my entire life, and trying to fit it into 3.5 suitcases. It’s been so much more than trying to decide what shoes and shorts to take on a trip – I’m working my way through boxes of books and journals and mementos, trying to decide what I think is valuable, or, as Marie Kondo would say, what brings me joy.
Between saying goodbye to friends and coworkers, searching for housing, trying to sell off my excess items, and still be...
Have You Lost Touch with God?
- January 14, 2019
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
You and I hear it all the time. “I don’t feel close to God right now.”
It’s clichéd, sure, but, more importantly, I desire...
Entitlement: A Hidden Danger of Our Hearts
- January 09, 2019
- by
- Meg Rodriguez
In spite of the many controversies that seem to continually threaten the reputation of our country, we must admit that, in so many ways,...
Savoring Ordinary Time
- January 07, 2019
- by
- Whitney Hsu
In the midst of our celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends, buying Christmas gifts while they’re on sale, and decorating our houses for the...
It is Not Just for Our Joy
- January 01, 2019
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
When I look at the Gospel, I often see the aspects that reflect my own gain. Right relationship with God. Eternal life. Character. But...
How the Grinch Stole My Heart
- December 27, 2018
- by
- Lori Travers
I’m not much for animated movies. Maybe I lack pure imagination, but I tend to be drawn to true stories, documentaries, interviews, etc. So,...
Love Feast
- December 26, 2018
- by
- Ned Erickson
The story goes that there were two men walking down the road. They were discussing current events when they were joined by another man...
The King Has Come
- December 25, 2018
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
This is part one of a two-part series on Titus 2:11-14.
Many in the church discuss the grace of God that leads to the door...
On Being in My Body
- December 25, 2018
- by
- Rachel Dawson
Lately, I’ve been learning a lot about my body.
That might sound weird, but hang with me.
As someone who has survived abuse of every kind,...
Remember God
- December 20, 2018
- by
- Tatum Fishel
Remember, God. I added the comma. After hearing Tyler Reagin speak with author of the book Remember God, Annie F. Downs, (on the Catalyst...