Holding the Gaze as an Act of Love
June 21, 2021As Shakespeare once penned, the eyes are the window to the soul. Earlier still, the Bible calls the eyes the lamp of the body in Matthew 6:22-23. Our inner man peers out through our eyes, revealing the light we claim to walk in. When darkness clouds our vision, dimming the light, those who hold our gaze will see and feel its effects. Have you ever been in a store or at an event and run into someone that you, for some reason, didn’t want to see or talk to? Perhaps you were in a hurry and knew they would talk…
Community: Softening the Rough Edges of My Grief
As I sat down at one of the round, white folding tables at the Wednesday evening ladies’ meeting, I began to question if I should have shown up at all. I had spent the day caring for my mother who,…
A Teacher, a Piece of Toilet Paper, and a Lesson in Grace
Out of all the moments we experience in our daily lives, there are certain memories that seem to be seared into our stories. I can’t remember what I ate last week, but I will never forget a moment in Mrs.…
Learning to Recognize the Wisdom of God
Does anyone else struggle at times to know when to step out in faith and when to proceed with wisdom? How to live in the tension of our human limits while trusting in the miracles of God? It’s not always…
The Struggle Is Real by Nicole Unice
Christian Non-fiction/Christian living/Practical Theology
Borrowed Trouble and a Missing Peace
Key Verses: Matthew 6:33-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow; for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the…
4 Relationship Building Strategies for Drawing Near to Christ
Have you ever looked at your future in front of you and found it overwhelming? Does the upward ascent and effort required to reach the top keep you stuck at the bottom? Does the reward of what is awaiting your…
Moved Beyond My Comfort Zone
As I glanced in the rearview mirror at my son and daughter in the backseat, my mood quickly deflated from joyful anticipation to impatient frustration. I had just picked them up from their first day of kindergarten and third grade,…
Deconstruction: Buzz Word or Biblical Truth?
If you have been watching and listening to the religious discussions in our country today, you probably have heard the word “deconstruction” being used to describe the process of analyzing and breaking down a person’s “faith”. From well-known names, to…
Ten Words to Live By: By Jen Wilkin
Christian Non-fiction/Ethics in Christian Theology
Contented Engagement: Navigating the Murky Waters of Social Media
As I cleared away the dirty lunch dishes on a quiet, Sunday afternoon, an exuberant conversation about social media’s place in our lives filled the room. My son, who has often bemoaned the negative effects of aimless internet scrolling, decided…