Foundations: God is a Writer

  Journaling is good to recall upon, and hopefully be encouraged by the words once written.  I hope these encourage the writer & storyteller in you.  Share your story! Excerpts from a year ago: We write because it shines God’s glory into life.  When we kkep our story to ourselves, we are robbing the worldContinue reading “Foundations: God is a Writer”

Where do Women Extroverts Fit into the Church?

My fellow extroverted friend Logan & myself Of late, there is a lot of talk of introversion & extroversion, mainly the introversion.  I have read over four to five articles in the last two months alone about how introverts feel misunderstood.  Some of these are biased & others are not.   One book circulating (whichContinue reading “Where do Women Extroverts Fit into the Church?”

Handling a Person’s Soul like a Piece of Fruit

Sitting at the table, my mom shares of the hurt, brokenness she experienced from the church body we were raised apart of.  My mom is a tough lady, brooding intimidation in her former years causing tears to expel from the younger classmen on the powder puff field.  Yet, with any person, only so much canContinue reading “Handling a Person’s Soul like a Piece of Fruit”

Justice in the form of Inclusivity (Part 2)

Reflections of food & Justice at Christ’s Table I’ve heard various sermons & read commentaries on the reasoning behind Jesus turning over tables in the temple shortly before Passover.  His cry, “You’ve made my Father’s house into a den of thieves.”  One explanation that I have found most powerful & aligning with the heart ofContinue reading “Justice in the form of Inclusivity (Part 2)”

Justice, Mercy & Humility for Your Unique Family (Part 1)

This is the beginning of a mini-series on bringing Justice, Mercy & Humility to your table.  You can find the introduction on it, Micah 6:8.    It was a warm summer evening with a cool breeze wifting up from the green belt behind our home, gently kissing us as we enjoyed time alone.  It wasContinue reading “Justice, Mercy & Humility for Your Unique Family (Part 1)”

Vulnerability Births Hospitality

We take our seats around the table.  We all have stories to share.  Some of us eager than the next.  Some of us so unfamiliar with the sound of our own voice–the story cannot break forth. When approaching hospitality, our inadequacies can often overtake our footing.  We are left running far from the table.  EscapingContinue reading “Vulnerability Births Hospitality”