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
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
March 12, 2025 | by Melissa Ebbers Missionary Dreams Even before Tim and I married, we dreamed about serving on the mission field. In 1976, we attended InterVarsity’s mission conference and heard challenging talks by missionaries like John Stott, Helen Roseveare, and Elisabeth Elliot. When asked if we would give our lives to God’s missionary… Continue reading From Vermont to Lusaka
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
February 10, 2025 | by Sarah Davis The following post is for our Sermon Notes series. Sarah’s senior pastor is Mitch Kimbrell of Christ Memorial Church in Williston, Vermont. This reflection on God's Word comes from a talk by Pastor Mitch under a tent affectionately known as “the tabernacle” during Christ Memorial Church’s youth retreat in 2024.… Continue reading No Evangelism Class Required
January 27, 2025 | by Lisa Young Sunday morning. Church. The sanctuary pulses with the bustle and hum of a family gathering: newborns and great-grandparents, first-timers and founding members, Millennials, Gen-Z, adults and teens. Many learned of Christ here, know his grace, invited others to do the same.Our liturgy includes an open invitation to share:… Continue reading Quiet Grief Sings
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