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It’s Simple, not easy: Being a Christmas Ble...
Posted by Larry Bolden | Dec 23, 2019 | Community, Men, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 0 |
If He Had A Refrigerator…
Posted by Dana Smith | Jun 4, 2019 | Men, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 1 |
Who Was Driving?
Posted by Anisa Sumlar | Feb 28, 2019 | Community, Life, Men, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 0
A Guide To The Pain That Slaps You In The Face
Posted by Abby Mandella | Jan 22, 2019 | Men, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 0
Life Interrupted, and I’m Not OK
by Heather Sachs | Jun 22, 2020 | Global, Life, Men, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 0 |
Heather Sachs is not only a dear friend, but she has been in the room to help usher each of my...
Read MoreIt’s Simple, not easy: Being a Christmas Blessing
by Larry Bolden | Dec 23, 2019 | Community, Men, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 0 |
I love experiencing the beauty of our living room this time of year. The warmth of a fire, bright...
Read MoreIf He Had A Refrigerator…
by Dana Smith | Jun 4, 2019 | Men, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 1 |
Even after 22 years, I still miss my daddy. Father’s Day reminds me that he is gone, but it also offers me the opportunity to remember these gifts of life that he gave me. And it calls me to receive afresh the love and value my Abba Father wants to lavish on me, his daughter.
Read MoreWho Was Driving?
by Anisa Sumlar | Feb 28, 2019 | Community, Life, Men, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 0
Reading Anisa’s words I am deeply struck as I connect with her heart that fiercely loves her...
Read MoreA Guide To The Pain That Slaps You In The Face
by Abby Mandella | Jan 22, 2019 | Men, Parenting, The Larger Story, Women | 0
Our burden is real, there’s no doubt. But it isn’t mine to carry alone. It was an invitation, in the most unexpected place, to come weary and trade this burden for rest. It was a gentle reminder that I don’t have to hold it all together. I can’t undo the pain of a past or avoid the pain of the present but I can trust that the one who was there continues to carry the weight and will be faithful to heal.
Read MoreI’m Dreaming of a Shame-Free Christmas
You can tell a lot about a person by their feelings on the classic movie, White Christmas. {Mostly whether they’re an elf or a scrooge, but I try not to judge…} Even my use of the adjective “classic” is a dead giveaway and implies a certain head shake toward anyone who might go for another descriptor, say, cloying or omnipresent. My adoration for the movie is well-documented in my Google search history. There has been at least one deep dive into both Wikipedia and IMDB for interesting morsels surrounding this film, none of which are as cool as the fact that my aunt once spent a lovely evening in a night club where a young Rosemary Clooney was the singer.
Read MoreDear 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...
Read MoreWhen 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...
Read MoreMoments 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.
Read MorePicture Perfect
…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.
Read MoreFingers Pointing Right On Back
by Holly Mackle | Mar 19, 2018 | Parenting, The Larger Story | 1
David and I have decided our goal in parenting is for our girls to look back and see love. In spite of all our mistakes and flaws, quick reproaches or unattainable expectations, we want them to reflect and remember love. There is much at stake. We don’t want to get in the way of the redemptive work of God in their hearts. When these two covenant babies hear the voice of the Father say, “You are mine,” we want it to sound so right, so familiar, so easy to follow because it’s as if they’ve heard it all their lives. May they never remember a day when they did not worship the One True King.
Read MoreNot My Child
by Abby Mandella | Feb 28, 2018 | Parenting, The Larger Story | 0
In the face of brokenness, I take a deep breath. My heart is breaking as I try not to imagine the...
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