February 11, 2026 | by Abi Dattilio Christ said I made youChrist said I love youI love you too muchTo just let you stayI'll stretch you and pull youAnd let hardship hold youI'll keep you and give youStrength for todayIt's painful, my darlingI know who you are andWho you're becomingIs better by farChrist said I made… Continue reading More Precious Than Gold
Category: Reflections
Passing Through the Waters of Shame
June 12, 2025 | by Lindsey Bixler Shame. It seeps back in, sneaking up slowly when I'm not paying attention. It laps at my feet, swirling around my ankles, creeping higher and higher. Shame feels like drowning in a sea of my own bad choices. The force of its current pushes against me. Soon it… Continue reading Passing Through the Waters of Shame
Not About the Nail
May 7, 2025 | by Audrey Appenzeller “It’s not about the nail, Mom!” I had no idea what she meant. For the past 15 minutes she’d been sharing with me about her terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. And I’d been trying to help. I’d mentioned God’s sovereignty and his plan for good for… Continue reading Not About the Nail
Heaven’s Gates Opened Wide
April 9, 2025 | by Shannon Abbey Easter Season is upon us, and as much as I love Christmas and all its festivities, Easter might just be my favorite holiday. Yes, I love that it’s spring, which means snow is melting, birds are singing, sap is flowing, the sun is shining, and flowers are blooming.… Continue reading Heaven’s Gates Opened Wide
Moses Coming
March 26, 2025 | by Abi Dattilio Love formed Fixed and stayedOn a golden Altar laid Molded, craftedCustom madeClosetedKept and saved Moses on theMountain nowLike before, heCould come down Though I loveThis calf of mineIt could be timeIt could be time A note from Abi: This poem interacts with the idea of heart idols and how difficult… Continue reading Moses Coming
Grace for the Stubborn Child
February 26, 2025 | by Emily Lukins I want to tell you two stories about a little girl. One day, this toddler decides, “No, Mom. No, Dad. I don’t need your help putting on my pants, I can do it all by myself, thank you very much.” But of course, the diaper is too bulky,… Continue reading Grace for the Stubborn Child

