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Let the Rivers Clap

Jul 18, 2017 | 1 Comment

I recently had the opportunity to visit the mountains of Colorado for a retreat. When I got home, I happened to read a chapter in Tim and Kathy Keller’s book The Songs of Jesus, which was perfect for what I had just experienced. I wanted to share an excerpt of what I...

Rejoice in Each Other’s Gifts and Strengths

Jul 11, 2017 | 2 Comments

One of the new things I love on Facebook is the “on this day” memory feature. Because of this feature, today I was reintroduced to this old video and realized I’d never actually shared it here. We can never be reminded enough to rejoice with others and guard against...

Mind: Stop Spinning

Jun 29, 2017 | 3 Comments

I’m an advocate for gaining knowledge, being informed, and keeping up with what is going on in the world. As I heard a friend once say, “Ignorance is not bliss, it’s just ignorance.” But with all the information that we are presented with throughout each day, I have...

Stand Fast: When the Race Conversation Turns Hostile

Jun 19, 2017 | 8 Comments

Guest post by Isaac Adams I thank God for folks who speak biblically about race. Whether it’s a black mom teaching her children that they also bear God’s image, or a white sister writing a prophetic blog post—there are many brothers and sisters take up this worthwhile...

Race: A Topic Worth Speaking About

Jun 15, 2017 | 20 Comments

Editors are constantly encouraging me to develop a catchy introduction that captures readers’ attention right away to encourage further reading. And so when I was thinking through sharing thoughts about why writing on race and ethnicity can be difficult, I literally...