• man performing flip on beach at sunset

    The Flip Side

    Often, the situations we encounter in life have a lens through which we view them. The meetings at work are a cause of immense stress. The conversations with friends after we’ve had a conflict with them can invoke anxiety. The repetitive house tasks that come again all too quickly are overwhelming and annoying.  These emotions are valid. They deserve a spot at our emotional table. But sometimes these emotions are a lot. To the point…

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    See Good News. Be Good News.

    Reflections on John 20:19–31 We live in anxious times. Fear has a way of locking doors – sometimes literal ones, often internal ones. We guard our hearts, brace for bad news, and wonder where God is in the middle of it all. That’s why the resurrection stories in John 20 feel so alive. They begin not in triumph, but in grief, confusion, and doubt. And yet, in each moment, Jesus shows up. Jesus Meets Us…

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    Space Sharing for Kingdom Impact

    What if your building isn’t just a place to gather – but a lighthouse for your community? This 90-minute Zoom gathering is for churches who are: Whether you are asking “Should we?” or “How do we do this better?” – this conversation is for you. Lessons Learned, Best Practices & Real-Life StoriesMay 6 | 11 a.m. MT / 12 p.m. CT | 90 Minutes | Zoom What We’ll Cover You’ll hear directly from leaders who are living this out, including:…

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    Power of Words

    Words are powerful. In the Judeo-Christian creation story, Creator speaks creation into existence and declares it good, not perfect (see Genesis 1–2). When I was in early elementary school, I experienced a pressure to be perfect. I now better understand how destructive perfectionism can be. Perfectionism distorts our identity — rooting our identity in looking and acting perfectly. Author Amy Julia Becker provided a helpful visual for how we construct our identity during the Covenant…

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    Artemis II

    This week, I’ve found myself captivated by the Artemis II NASA mission. While I live a rather tame and safe life myself, I find myself drawn to instances where humans push the boundaries of comfort and find themselves in high-stakes situations.  Thus, as four humans traveled farther from Earth than any others, I’ve eagerly followed the updates. One of the most high-stakes days was Monday, April 6, when the four astronauts aboard “Integrity” had their…

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