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    Navigating the Next Steps: Lessons from the Early Church

    Embracing the Unknown with Faith As followers of Christ, we often find ourselves in uncharted territory, much like the early church did after Jesus’ departure. The disciples were left to wonder, “What’s next?” They had to navigate the unknown, relying on their faith to guide them forward. This sense of uncertainty can be daunting, but it also presents an opportunity to deepen our relationship with God and discover the incredible ways He works in our…

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    Not For You

    We are in the golden age of information. Open up your favorite app, and you are inundated with quick bursts of information. Some people claim that making simple changes such as altering your perspective, rephrasing your thoughts, incorporating a new coping skill, taking a supplement, or adjusting your diet can help you feel better. Many things claim to be the missing piece you’ve been looking for. And sometimes? Sure, they may be right. It’s great…

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  • Postcards from the Midwest Conference 

    Our Postcards from the Midwest Conference are short and encouraging looks at what God is doing in churches across the Midwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church – Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, western Missouri, Nebraska and Wyoming. We’re celebrating faithfulness, fresh vision, and the beauty of ministry in all shapes and sizes.   Church: Christ the Servant Covenant Church  Location: 15885 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS  Services: Sundays @ 9 a.m.  Pastor: Rev. Lee Jost  How…

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    Nuanced

    We have made significant progress in our understanding of mental health. We have increased awareness, there has been a surge in vulnerability and opening up about experiences with mental health, and we’ve seen many take the leap and obtain mental health services. This is terrific, and so much good has come from this. However, Freya India wrote on her Substack that perhaps we’ve moved to pathologizing too much. Perhaps we’ve left too little room for…

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    Elated Joy

    I spend parts of my days watching my youngest son try to figure out crawling. He’ll push himself up as high as he can on his hands, stick his tongue out to the side, then lunge forward and kick his legs as fast as he can. Watching his older brother speed around throughout our days has convinced him that fast is best. But, despite the immense amount of effort, he pushes himself back up on…

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