Reflections

Listen Up

May 27, 2026 | by Lisa Young “The heavens declare the glory of God;    the skies proclaim the work of his hands.Day after day they pour forth speech;    night after night they reveal knowledge.They have no speech, they use no words;    no sound is heard from them.Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,    their words to the ends of the…

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The Heavenly Antidote to Materialism

April 15, 2026 | by Rebecca OBrien My name is Becs, and I’m a stuffaholic.1 If we were having coffee, I’d point to my overflowing diaper bag as proof. I might take a sip from my name-brand water bottle and roll my eyes at myself. I’d probably hide my Amazon purchase history. I’d tell you how…

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More Precious Than Gold

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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,…

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No Evangelism Class Required

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.…

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Quiet Grief Sings

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…

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