Building Strong Bridges
In the aftermath of a recent hurricane (Helene), several bridges were destroyed, cutting off communities and isolating people. This reminds us of how crucial bridges are, not just in infrastructure but in relationships. In the church, we’re called to be bridge builders—connecting, encouraging, and…
Is the Church a Spooky Place?
Ghosts, Zombies, Vampires, and Werewolves, it's Halloween once again! This time of year many like to think about what makes us afraid like haunted houses and spooky decorations. But what if the scariest place for some people isn’t a haunted house—but the church? Surprisingly, the church can be a…
Which Way Do You Lean?
“It’s never been more divided!”~ President Biden In today’s America, there seems to be a lot of alienation happening. It seems like every news article and every piece of media is so focused on either being liberal or conservative. They push conflicting viewpoints on the same event and make our…
Identity
“Who are you?” “How do you identify?” In today’s world, there is a massive focus on our identity. The world would have us believe that our skin color, race, nationality, gender, hair color, etc. are the only things that compose us. The world says we as people are just a combination of our…
Run Tall
There is an expression in the track world that says “Run Tall”. What people mean by this is to imagine a balloon filled with helium attached to your head that pulls you up, straightens your spine, keeps your chin up, and fixes your eyes on the horizon. When someone tells you to run tall, they are…