Naked You Come… and Naked You Go
- August 17, 2017
- by
- Pete Hardesty
The year was 2001. The phone rang. I was the only one in the office so I answered. A low, gruff voice on the other end said, “I need to speak with the person in charge of your chapter at Princess Anne High School.” Uh oh. These calls could be trouble. I was on staff with a non-profit organization that worked with high school students and we never knew what to expect, often receiving calls from parents worried about their kids. I responded saying that person was me and asked how I could help....
Feelings
- August 14, 2017
- by
- Devon Johnson
I have this thing for feelings. I care for them, I cultivate them, and I hold them close to my heart. I categorize them,...
Gardening
- August 11, 2017
- by
- Ned Erickson
My wife and I recently went on a “trip of a lifetime” anniversary adventure to the Loire Valley in France. We had been squirreling...
Life at a Crossroads: Embracing Change and Uncertainty
- August 11, 2017
- by
- Heather Moore
Change is hard. As humans we like things to be consistent and predictable. We like to have a sense of control and autonomy in...
Kudzu and Other Strangleholds
- August 08, 2017
- by
- Lori Travers
Why do some days feel so incredibly oppressive? Why is it that you can be sailing along, feeling somewhat energetic and hopeful, accomplishing you...
Ephesians 3:13-20 Part 2: The Source of Strength
- August 07, 2017
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
This is Part 2 of a four part series on Ephesians 3:13-20. To read part one, go here.
In the first installment of this four-part...
Ephesians 3:13-20 Part 1: The Call is Worth the Cost
- July 31, 2017
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
This is part one of a series on Ephesians 3:13-20
Extraordinary miracles marked Paul’s time in Ephesus (Acts 19). The Gospel went out and many...
You’re Going Home
- July 20, 2017
- by
- Chris Lawson
Apparently, I now live in Central Florida. This misplaced humidity in North Carolina is making it difficult to breathe! It got me thinking, my...
Did You Hear That?
- July 14, 2017
- by
- Josh Godwin
Have you ever really listened to the sound of your voice? I mean consciously listened the way you pronounce words and the sounds that...
The Meaning We Often Miss in Philippians 4:13
- July 11, 2017
- by
- Rachel Dawson
I’ve always scoffed when people quoted Philippians 4:13. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” it reads. It’s often taken to...