I’m sure I enjoyed this book so much because I can insert myself right in with the mix of characters. Our small town church is right in the middle of calling a pastor and the vacancy pastor we are lucky to have makes it obvious how he cares for those around him. I noted … Continue reading Life, Pastors, Church, Loving, Prayer, Emotions
https://freelygiven.libsyn.com/introducing-freely-given Welcome to Freely Given, hosted by Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin. In the vicious cycle of self-help, self-righteousness, and self-loathing, we become a slave to the pursuit of perfection. Through Christ’s own perfection, he has set us free. This is a podcast that comes through dependence on Christ, and understanding the depth of his … Continue reading Podcast: Freely Given
What is seen? Unseen? The invisible… what? I have to admit: even after growing up in the church and having good teachers and books surround me my entire life, this whole faith thing still makes my brain feel foggy. How to understand the mystery? Well, let’s take a look at Abel and see what we … Continue reading The Gift of Faith: Still Speaks
I am finally cracking into a book that I have had on my list for awhile now. I saw her name on the social media of a few of the people I follow and it caught my attention. What increased my interest was a book she wrote called Dakota. For the first seven years of … Continue reading Living as a Sacrifice
Loved In Spite of Self 