Not Half Bad
- September 18, 2018
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
Ben and I went to college together. We haven’t talked since graduation—which was more years ago than I’d like to admit—but his recent Instagram post stopped me in my tracks. He’s apparently taken up bike racing as a hobby. And as is the case for many guys in their late thirties, I’d imagine an element of competition and challenge makes fitness a little more fun.
Along with an adorable picture of his daughter celebrating him post-race he stated, “Extremely mediocre road season for me but Daphne didn’t care, she cheered hard anyway. Can’t wait to...
Heart Cry
- September 16, 2018
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
Father, I need to know you. I need to understand the mystery of this Gospel. I know a lot about you Father. I know...
You’re Invited!
- September 12, 2018
- by
- Tatum Fishel
A few months ago, some friends and I sat at our discipleship group and dreamed about what God could do in our lives. Where...
There Is No “Junior” Holy Spirit
- September 04, 2018
- by
- Esther Followwill-Johnson
Kids say shocking things. All parents can agree: you never really know what your child is going to say next! But kids also routinely...
Find Your Pace
- September 03, 2018
- by
- Ned Erickson
Take a breath.
A lot of times at the beginning of a race when the gun goes off and all the people are around me,...
What if This Breakdown is a Breakthrough?
- August 30, 2018
- by
- Rachel Dawson
It was a Sunday afternoon. He came over, sat on my front porch, and told me the ball was in my court. We hadn’t...
An Introverts Guide to Biblical Community
- August 29, 2018
- by
- Tiffany McCrary
Contributed by Guest Writer Tiffany McCrary
Let me start by saying this is a work in progress. I don’t have it all figured out, but...
Suspenseful Surrender
- August 28, 2018
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
Surrender. The word frequents worship songs and small-group circles alike. Lyrics like “sweetly broken, wholly surrendered” and stage cries of “I invite you to...
Bogged Down
- August 26, 2018
- by
- Josh Godwin
There’s a scene in the award-winning HBO mini-series Band of Brothers that I think about a lot. If you’ve never seen it, and I...
Moving Day
- August 22, 2018
- by
- Lori Travers
Fifteen years ago, our self-move, Penske, “unlimited miles” truck rambled down over state lines from New Jersey to North Carolina. Along with 2 fully...