by Elisabeth Klein Fisher | Jul 1, 2019 | Relationship
I think I’m Homesick. Deeply and genuinely longing for my one true Home. I had this moment recently. I was taking communion. My eyes were closed. Music was playing. I had the elements in my hands. I was thanking Jesus for what he had done for me on the cross, for...
by Maggie W. Rowe | Jul 1, 2019 | Relationship
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” Mark 5:34 It’s been over 20 years, but I can still recall the sound of the small voice reaching out to us from the back seat of the car. “Mr. Rowe, what can I...
by Tammy Perlmutter | Mar 1, 2019 | Relationship
Nobody can find strength to resist temptation, perseverance in purity, and lasting forgiveness without community. Shepherds, teachers, mentors, leaders: You have people under your care who are engaging in self harm to externalize pain and contemplating suicide to end...
by Sheli Massie | Mar 1, 2019 | Faith and Culture, Relationship
I sat across from the table with one of my most enduring friends. We have only been friends for a few years but the way we communicate you would have thought it’s been forever. She is the type of person my soul is drawn to expose itself. A safe place where grace...
by Peggy Mindrebo | Feb 1, 2019 | Faith and Culture, Relationship
We unthinkingly live the narratives that we are raised with or we rail against them. When you are the parent, you craft the stories. As our children move toward adulthood, we often miss the necessary shift in order to have robust and respectful relationships with...
by Stephanie Reeves | Dec 1, 2018 | Relationship
The tables were all set with festive tablecloths and centerpieces, and light twinkled from votive candles as we awaited the arrival of our guests. Christmas was in the air. As more than 40 of our close friends gathered in the warm Florida December evening to celebrate...
