“Its time to shed this masquerade. You cannot love in moderation. Dancing with a dead man’s bones. Lay your soul on the threshing floor.” –Gungor, “Land of the Living” I am grateful to be a part of a church that encourages me, as the band Gungor sings, “to shed this masquerade” and to “lay (my)… Read More
STEPHANIE HUBACH | CONTRIBUTOR “Hey! Have I told you about my trips to Bulgaria?” Those are dangerous words! You could find yourself trapped in a conversation with me for a very long time! What amazing adventures! I had the opportunity to travel to Bulgaria twice in the last three years with teams that worked alongside… Read More
COURTNEY DOCTOR | CONTRIBUTOR 9-1-1- and I are almost the same age. I was exactly three months old when it was created and established as the national emergency phone number. 9-1-1 is a phone number that, in theory, anyone, from anywhere in the United States, at any time, can call and immediately be connected with… Read More
Earlier this year, I went to my first women’s ministry conference. Our pastor likes to say “must be present to win” when it comes to church attendance. The same can be said of a conference of this caliber. I kept whispering to myself, “I can’t believe I get to be here!” The speakers were great, the sessions… Read More
This week my daughter will graduate. It’s an exciting time, yet a sad time; a time of closing chapters, and a time of opening new doors. A time to say goodbye to what has always been and a time to embrace what’s new. Sound a little like Ecclesiastes? “There is a time for everything, and… Read More
CHRISTINA FOX|EDITOR I am the archivist in my family. The historian. I have all the old black and white photos, including those from my great-grandparent’s wedding. I also love to hear all the old stories from family members. I am naturally curious about all the pieces that make up a person and a family. It… Read More
ELLEN DYKAS|CONTRIBUTOR Last night I almost entered a race I didn’t register for…and did not want to run! My thoughts were tip-toeing towards the start line of a race that many of us struggle with: our thoughts racing away from what is wise and true. Some new health concerns have opened up spheres of information… Read More
Every women’s retreat at which I serve invariably brings two specific feedback responses: 1. Tara! You are a total wreck—just like me! I wish you lived here and we could be friends because you really GET IT. I struggle with (fill in the blank here)—resenting my husband; secret spending and credit card debt; overindulging in food, alcohol, prescription… Read More
MELISSA KRUGER | CONTRIBUTOR Yes, it’s true! Yes, you can spend daily time with Jesus in the season of motherhood. I can already imagine the “What you talkin’ bout Willis?” looks from across the internet as I sit down to write this article. You’ve got piles of laundry, mountains of dishes, and diapers that need changing.… Read More