When was the last time you heard from God? That’s a loaded question, isn’t it? Because, first we need to have some idea of what He sounds like and when He might speak to us, right? Sadly, I don’t have a step-by-step process to offer, but I can give the following example from a day I …
Be Reminded
When our dear friend, Carey Helmink led us in music this week she opened our worship time with these thoughts ... One of the most beautiful things that God commands his people to be involved in is corporate worship. You would likely not be surprised to hear me say that given my role here at …
Already Winners
By Katie Kafka So let me ask you this: what is your picture of prayer? If we are honest, prayer may be that one area of our faith walk that is a little less fluid than others. It is easy to pick up our Bible and read and learn. It is easy to sing a …
Beginning
It's just lovely to be able to meet together again as new classes begin. Excitement and energy are always part of beginning. After all, this is the main event we've been preparing over the summer . . . Hooray for growing rosters! Cheers to room set ups and workbooks all settled in place! In the …
Coming Soon
In a little over a week, we'll be gathering together in our classes on Sunday Mornings, Tuesday Mornings and Wednesday Nights. I'm excited to get going again, aren't you? If you live in the Lincoln area and are planning to join us, be sure to get registered as soon as possible so we'll know how …
Time to Register for Fall Classes
If you're like me, you've thoroughly enjoyed the THRIVE series we've been posting this summer on the blog. It's been great to hear from so many different perspectives on what it means to THRIVE in our lives in Christ. But summer is over (sort of). The kiddos are back in school at any rate, and …
Thriving in Community
By Katie Kafka I am a mountain girl. The landscape captivates me every time. Crisp air, zealous sun, majestic summits, native meadows, delicate flowers, towering trees, meandering trails, rushing waterways to steady reservoirs; God meets me there as I encounter the wonder of my Heavenly Father in the context of His handiwork. Just being there …
Thriving Lessons from a Dog
Many of my mornings this summer have started with what I like to call the Running of the Dogs. Believe me. Getting in front of these two when they run is every bit as risky as any of the streets of Pamplona during their annual festival. Since we live on an acreage, neither of the …
Thriving Despite our Scars
By Marlys Burgett I enjoy flower gardening--being outdoors in creation . . . taking a blank piece of lawn . . . digging the soil, nurturing and planting . . . mulching, watering and fertilizing. After winter's thaw and in early spring, I trim and prune the plants down to ground, and then wait until …
Thriving During Uncertain Times
By Bethany Bettenhausen “Come now, you say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.’ Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while …
Equip Her 