By Jeanne Johnson May we never lose our wonder. Wide-eyed. Mystified. May we be just like a child . . . [1] Wonderful. That which excites or calls forth wonder. I love that description. What calls forth wonder, awe, marvel, the miraculous? Can we lose our wonder? How can we redeem our wonder? More specifically, how can …
Redeeming Our Relationships
By Mary Wenzl “MOM!” (Blood curdling shout.) “Taraya hit me, and she pulled my hair!” [Telena] “She hit me first! Really hard, and it hurt!”[Taraya] “No, I didn’t!” (Telena hits Taraya again) “MOM”![Telena] “Ouch! … MOM!Telena keeps hitting me!” [Taraya] “I hate you. You aren’t my sister anymore. I wish I had never been born …
Redeeming Expectations
It seems more lists are kept during the Christmas season than any other time of year – gifts & groceries, cooking & cleaning, naughty & nice. But one list written in invisible ink between the margins of all the others is a boldface EXPECTATIONS list. Trendy ornaments: flocked or foiled or rustic or plaid? Silly …
Redeeming Our Time
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” I truly believe that. I even have that phrase saved as the wallpaper on my phone. I love just about everything about the holidays. I love the fact they start with giving thanks and end with celebrating the most spectacular gift known to mankind. I love the …
Winter/Spring Tuesday Morning Classes
With our final lessons taking place last Tuesday, many of you are probably wondering "what's next?" If you missed our opening time this week, check out the three options below for Tuesday Morning classes starting in January. Equip Her classes are also offered on Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Nights. Registration opens December 4. TUESDAYS January …
A Masterpiece
Hi friends. I’m Annie Rohde and today I get to share a little about how Jesus has totally wrecked my way of thinking - for the better, of course. 😊 Let me give you a little background on who I am first. I’ve been married to Philip for 5 years, and we have two little …
Oh, God, how I need You
By Carey Helmink I have been a follower of Jesus for over 50 years – literally. I remember kneeling beside my cousin in my grandma’s bedroom and asking Jesus into my heart. I was 4 years old. I understood the gospel to the extent that a 4-year-old can, and I believe that moment changed the …
The God of Restoration
Last Tuesday, Julie Luse shared her story about how God pursued her and saved her in the midst of a family life full of disconnection and the chaos of poor choices. Here are some of the lessons God taught her through the pain of her past. When I became a Christian – my life didn’t …
NOT TODAY SATAN
I must have been saying this quite often, because a friend bought me a t-shirt. And it does play well on a t-shirt. It's bold. It's brief. I was so excited to wear it that I changed into it right away and wore it proudly around the church office. I engaged in a few conversations …
Building Friendships and Community
In our opening time Tuesday morning, we were privileged to hear the story of one of our young moms, Kaytlin Seeger. Here’s an excerpt of what she had to share about friendship and community. About 4 years ago, shortly after I became a mom, my husband Bob found me crying because I didn’t have any …
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