From a chapter I wrote on Amos’ plumbline in Stories Not Shared on Sundays–How do we live as Christians in a rapidly-shifting landscape of ideas, beliefs, and culture to stand firm and keep from being toppled by idols or distractions? How do we set our focus on the right point so we don’t go off-course …
Writing, research, and content focus continue on Stories Not Shared on Sundays (And Why We Feel Like Imposters In Church) with author Randy Petersen. This book is a study of various Bible stories, characters, and narratives in the Bible not normally preached in a 52-week sermon schedule. Paired with personal narratives and applications from various …
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Recently, I featured gift-giving for the younger crowd (click HERE to read!), but this week we’re gonna cover the rest of your Christmas shopping list. We’ll use similar themes but, DAHHHHLING, don’t you worry about repeats.
xoxo,
The Church Girl Writes
When my friend was diagnosed with cervical cancer years ago, it was the first time I had tried to serve someone with a critical diagnosis. Honestly, because of my anxiety, I was a clueless and unhelpful bystander other than praying. I froze and regretfully did nothing. I wish someone had given me a list of pragmatic ways to serve.
It wasn’t until my own mother-in-law had lung cancer that I began to understand from the inside how to be more useful.
Do you need some courage to heal the shame and stop negative thoughts and isolation, Beloved?
Come along with me. I’ll share what I’ve learned with you through healing in community. xoxo
Some days it’s hard to put on a pretty face.
Tears welling up in my eyes make the mascara goopy instead of crisp and thick, sloppy smears pool at the corners as I attempt to apply it. “Gotta pull it together, pretty girl,” my voice speaks to the reflection in the mirror. “You have to take your daughter to the doctor and help your husband host a lunch meeting.”
Why can’t I summon the will to live right now? Sometimes there are days when all I can say is “I’m sorry.”
Here’s what I learned:
1. Strong community matters.
2. Expert’s practical tips for protecting your online platforms and work.
3. Who has the ultimate power behind our message?
Go see what you need to glean from my experience.
