The Gift of True Community

The Gift of True Community

I heard once that true community happens when we receive each other as gifts. I’m not sure who first said it. I don’t even know the exact quote. I think I might’ve just heard it on the radio or something. But it rang true to me. After all, how can we have community if...
8 Bible Verses about God’s Plans for Your Life

8 Bible Verses about God’s Plans for Your Life

As we transition from summer to fall, many of us are moving on to new things—maybe a new school year, a new job, a new place, a new season. During these shifting seasons, it’s easy to get caught up in fear and anxiety. And even if we pray about God’s plans for our...
Embrace Your Awkward, Part 2

Embrace Your Awkward, Part 2

Continued from last week’s blog post The world teaches us how to be masters, but Jesus teaches us how to be servants. The world teaches us to satisfy our flesh, but Jesus teaches us there is a better way. The world softens the Gospel, but Jesus tells it like it...
Embrace Your Awkward, Part 1

Embrace Your Awkward, Part 1

I can be so awkward. Like, I’m probably top of the list on the awkwardness charts, if there was such a thing. It’s bad. I’m super bad at small talk. I’m intimidated by groups of people. I can never tell if someone’s going in for a hug or just wants a handshake. It...