by Shay Mason | Sep 7, 2022 | Belonging, Community
If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world. — C.S. Lewis Part of being human is to sometimes feel like we don’t belong. Conjuring up memories of middle school might...
by Amy Murray | May 20, 2022 | Abundant Life, Belonging, Culture
Recently, I was granted the privilege of leading worship for a Women’s Connection gathering where I attend church. Though I had been preparing for it, it was not on my mind when I had the experience I want to share. It reveals such a beautiful picture of the heart of...
by Janie Giebelhaus | Jan 5, 2022 | Belonging, Culture, Freedom, God's Comfort, God's Love, Healing
When I was praying about this new year and what God was doing, I felt this relief flood over me. Jesus would still be working big things, but I felt His desire to restore us all to rest after this season of upheaval. I felt Him say to calm down, to let things be...
by Janie Giebelhaus | Oct 21, 2021 | Belonging, God's Love, Healing
When I asked the Holy Spirit what I could write on today, I heard, “Your mom.” My mom? What about my mom? He said, “What do you like about your mom?” The first thing that I thought of is that she stops the domino effect. My mom has had her fair share of trials,...
by Shay Mason | Sep 8, 2021 | Belonging, God's Comfort, God's Love
Overcoming Fear with God’s Love (An excerpt from Rest for the Weary) My struggle with fear began when I was just four years old. My friend Sarah had convinced me to explore a stairway...
by Shay Mason | Aug 18, 2021 | Belonging, God's Comfort, God's Love
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. — John 14:18 When I was 7 years old, I wanted to be Little Orphan Annie. I listened nonstop to the soundtrack from the original Broadway musical. Seeing the touring production in Chicago felt like a dream come true....
