Baptism
Baptism is a Christian sacrament of initiation almost invariably with the use of water.
Help for a Hurting World
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Are All Christians Judgmental?
As an 8-year-old, I asked my mom, “Where does Auntie El go to church?” We all loved Auntie El, who is my mom’s oldest sister. She and Uncle George ran a dairy farm in a small town. She was a lot like my mom, full of life, a no-nonsense hard worker, and had the best laugh […]
Is Lent Still Relevant Today?
For you, maybe Lent kicks off the hype and excitement surrounding Easter, or maybe Lent is a time for fasting and sacrifice. Or maybe you’re sitting there thinking, “What is Lent anyway, and why is it a big deal?” Wherever you fall on the Lenten spectrum, I think I can shed some light on why […]
Why I’m Not Looking Forward To Christmas
What if we were to keep our hearts vulnerable and soft so that the Kingdom of God can come near?
Purpose From My Pain
I am the oldest of two daughters born to deaf parents in a small Wisconsin farm town. As soon as I could talk, I was serving as my parents’ interpreter through sign language – connecting them with the hearing world. Life from an early age was filled with adult responsibilities, worries, and decisions. Instead of […]
My Move Out Story: Warming the Homeless
Terri doesn’t do this because she has to or she should, it is life-giving to her. “Serving is a huge blessing!” she says. She encourages others to get up and move out to meet needs – “you’ll find love for these people you didn’t even know you had.”
The Secret & Holy Power of Thanksgiving
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” Ps. 100:4-5
Taming Anxiety And Worry
“Worry doesn’t add anything to our lives! In fact, research shows it actually takes away from our life, stealing our joy, happiness, and peace.”
Why And How Should We Pray?
Growing up, prayers were introduced to me as rote memorized words that were repeated regularly to God. Some were recited daily, like grace before meals. Others were generally reserved for our corporate weekly gatherings and were exhorted together out loud. Since my first introduction to prayer, I have grown in my understanding and practice of […]
