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Dear Future Me: on regret, memory, and keeping the...

Posted by Holly Mackle | Aug 8, 2018 | Life, Parenting, Women | 0 |

Dear Future Me: on regret, memory, and keeping the record straight

by Holly Mackle | Aug 8, 2018 | Life, Parenting, Women | 0 |

Though Holly’s littlest bitty is now almost 5, her words here are timeless. As so many are on the...

Happy Dependence Day

by Dana Smith | Jul 25, 2018 | Life, Men, The Larger Story, Women | 0 |

Every year we celebrate Independence Day, acknowledging the day we were able to stand on our own...

When Dreams Don’t Come True

by Abby Mandella | Jul 10, 2018 | Life, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 0 |

I still remember her slightly cynical giggle as she heard my story of adopting 3 children at once...

100 Ways to Answer Your Prayers: God May Have Another Way

by Jimmy Locklear | Jun 13, 2018 | Life, Men, The Larger Story, Women | 0 |

I have long been guilty of praying with a short list of potential outcomes in mind. It has only...

Moments of BLESSing on Vacation

by Carrie Brock | May 30, 2018 | Life, Parenting, The Larger Story | 0 |

I struggle with enjoying what I am doing, when I am doing it – especially on vacation. I would love to savor moments, instead of spending so much time regretting what we didn’t do or wishing we had done something differently.

The Fellowship of Faith

by Larry Bolden | May 18, 2018 | Community, Life, Men, Women | 0 |

The older I get the more I realize that I need help to come through, I need my brothers and sisters to “spur me on” to play the part only I can play, to “give me courage” to embrace the cross, to know that I am his beloved, to trust God to come through in me and through me in the battles of life and ministry.

On the Night of His Betrayal

by Terry Mitchell | Apr 26, 2018 | Life, Men, The Larger Story, Women | 0 |

“On the night of his betrayal,”

Jesus restored us into his fellowship of faith, hope, and love. He is acquainted with personal betrayal and in himself offers us the answers to our own betrayal.

“Until then, there are three things that remain: faith, hope, and love—yet love surpasses them all. So above all else, let love be the beautiful prize for which you run.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

Picture Perfect

by Holly Mackle | Apr 11, 2018 | Community, Life, Parenting, Women | 0 |

…when we say no to a random or spur-of-the-moment picture, what we’re really saying is, “Don’t remember I was here.” This is far deeper than a body image issue. This is about presence, contribution, connection in friendship, and family identity.

The Safest Place

by Bob Flayhart | Mar 29, 2018 | Life, Men, Women | 0 |

Bob Flayhart is my pastor and friend. This man models vulnerability and authenticity every single...

YOGA PANTS AND MAKING ROOM

by Dana Smith | Feb 5, 2018 | Life, The Larger Story | 0 |

I began 2018 in a plane on the way to Prague. I was on my way to help with a Battle for the Heart event in the Czech Republic. Because of the in country travel we would be doing, I was challenged to fit everything I needed into a carry on suitcase. Seriously? I had several issues with that. First, it’s cold in Prague! Cold weather clothes are bulkier and take up more space. Second, I’m a girl! My makeup, beauty products, hair dryer, etc. are important!

While You Are In It

by Dana Smith | Nov 29, 2017 | Life | 0 |

She had asked this question nearly every time I called to report the latest Smith family bomb and one would think that by now I would have been ready with the “right” answer. Alas, I am but a forgetful sheep. After she listened to me, cried with me and reminded me that she loved me she asked… “Have you given thanks?”